siéntame
/sjentame/from spelling rules
The phrase "sit me" in Spanish is siéntame.
How do you pronounce it?
/sjentame/
Did you know?
- The word asiento comes from the same root as siéntame and refers to a seat. It is also used in accounting to describe an 'entry' or 'record' because the data is 'seated' in the ledger.
- In some Latin American countries, sentar can be used colloquially to mean 'to humble' someone. To sentar a alguien can imply putting someone in their place.
- In certain contexts, the verb sentar can also mean how a piece of clothing 'sits' or fits on a person's body.
Examples in context
- Permítame sentarme, por favor.Allow me to sit, please.
- Siéntate, por favor.Sit down
- No puedo sentarme sola, siéntame.I cannot sit by myself, sit me down.
- Siéntame con cuidado en el sofá.Sit me carefully on the sofa.
Example conversation
Mateo is a child and María is his mother helping him with his seat at a table.
- MateoMamá, siéntame aquí.Mom, sit me here.
- MaríaEstá bien, Mateo.Okay, Mateo.
- Mateo¡Qué cómodo es este lugar!This place is so comfortable!
- MaríaMe alegra que te guste.I am glad you like it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
