sentado afuera
/sentado afweɾa/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'sitting outside' is translated into Spanish as sentado afuera.
This phrase is used to describe the state of being seated in an open area outdoors.
Which one should you use?
It is important to distinguish between states and actions: sentado afuera describes the state of already being seated, whereas sentarse afuera describes the physical action of sitting down.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the phrase Estar tomando el fresco is used to mean 'to be taking in the fresh air'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective sentado must change to agree with the person or people who are sitting. Use sentada afuera for a single female, and sentados afuera for a group of males or a mixed-gender group.
How do you pronounce it?
/sentado afweɾa/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, sitting outside during the evening is a social ritual called tomar el fresco. It is often a dedicated time for neighbors to congregate on sidewalks or porches to escape indoor heat.
- The word afuera shares an ancient linguistic root with the English word 'forum', both stemming from a concept of an open, public place.
Examples in context
- Vamos a la terraza para estar sentados al fresco.Let's go to the terrace to sit outside.
- Me parece perfecto sentarnos afuera y estar tomando el fresco.I think it's great to sit outside and enjoy the fresh air.
- Él está sentado afuera en la terraza.He is sitting outside on the terrace.
- Prefiero estar sentado afuera cuando hace buen tiempo.I prefer sitting outside when the weather is good.
- ¿Ves a ese hombre sentado afuera?Do you see that man sitting outside?
Example conversation
A sunny afternoon at a cafe.
- Lucía¡Mira, Daniel, hay una mesa libre!Look, Daniel, there is a free table!
- DanielPerfecto, me encanta estar sentado afuera.Perfect, I love sitting outside.
- LucíaHace mucho calor para estar sentado afuera.It is too hot to be sitting outside.
- DanielNo te preocupes, habrá una sombra.Don't worry, there will be some shade.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries afuera, sentado, CC BY-SA 4.0.
