¡Siéntate!
command
To tell a dog to sit in Spanish, say ¡Siéntate! Trainers also use the short ¡Sentado!, and some owners even use the English Sit. It is also called ¡Sit!
Meaning: command to a dog to sit (verb)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| ¡Siéntate! | command |
| ¡Sentado! | command, training |
| ¡Sit! | command, borrowed |
Siéntate is the informal command from sentarse. Say it clearly and use the dog's name first, like Max, siéntate.
Which one should you use?
Sentado is a participle meaning "seated" and works as a short command in training. Siéntate is the normal full imperative.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not use siéntese, the polite form, because that is for usted and not for a pet.
Did you know?
- The phrase dame la pata, "give me your paw", is the classic Spanish trick command after siéntate.
Examples in context
- ¡Max, siéntate!Max, sit!
- Sentado, buen perro.Sit, good dog.
- Siéntate y espera.Sit and wait.
Example conversation
Sofía teaches her dog Max in a park in Bogotá.
- SofíaMax, siéntate.Max, sit.
- Sofía¡Muy bien, Max!Very good, Max!
- Amigo¿Ya sabe más trucos?Does he know more tricks?
- SofíaSí, también sabe «dame la pata».Yes, he also knows "give me your paw".
