How to Say "Sit Down" in Spanish

siéntate

/ˈsjentate/

To say 'sit down' in Spanish, use siéntate.

The verb is used to instruct someone to assume a sitting position from a standing position.

Meaning: to assume a sitting position from a standing position (verb)

Which one should you use?

The form siéntate is a command directed at one person informally. If you are addressing a group of people, use siéntense.

The infinitive form of the verb is sentarse. To address a group, use siéntense.

/ˈsjentate/

If a meal sienta mal, it means it has disagreed with you or made you feel sick, regardless of your physical posture.
In some regions, the phrase sentar cabeza is used to describe someone who has finally matured or started behaving responsibly.
The verb sentar can also mean to suit or look good on someone, such as when saying a piece of clothing sienta bien.

Ven aquí y siéntate.
Come here and sit down.
This sentence shows how to use siéntate when asking someone to come over.
Tatoeba #2149095 by Shishir, translation #1860747 by CK
Siéntate en la banca.
Sit down on the bench.
This sentence uses siéntate to specify where someone should sit.
Tatoeba #1703081 by marcelostockle, translation #33808 by CK
Ven y siéntate a comer.
Come and sit down to eat.
This sentence uses siéntate in the context of sitting down to eat.
Tatoeba #3742303 by cueyayotl, translation #11213937 by DJ_Saidez
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Mateo and María are in a waiting room.

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