sentar-se
To sit up in Portuguese is sentar-se.
This verb is used to describe the action of rising to a sitting position from a lying or reclining state.
Meaning: to rise to a sitting position (verb)
Did you know?
- In certain Brazilian regions, the phrase sentar o pau is a very common, albeit vulgar, slang expression that has nothing to do with sitting, but rather with performing an action with great force or intensity.
- In Brazil, you might hear sentar used as slang in funk music to describe a specific provocative dance move rather than simply sitting.
- In urgent medical or emergency situations, the reflexive pronoun is often dropped, turning sentar-se into a short command, sentar.
Examples in context
- Levante-se e sente-se direito.Stand up and sit up straight.
- Ajeite-se na cadeira e fique à vontade.Sit up in the chair and make yourself comfortable.
- Querida, ajeite-se antes do jantar.Darling, sit up before dinner.
- Endireita-te e presta atenção.Sit up straight and pay attention.
- Endireite-se e relaxe um pouco.Sit up straight and relax for a while.
- Ele tentou sentar-se na cama.He tried to sit up in bed.
- A criança conseguiu sentar-se sozinha.The child managed to sit up by herself.
