sat

to sit down, usually on a chair or other piece of furniture

sentarse

• sit down

Collocations sit down to eat · sit down and relax

• She sat down at the table.

  Ella se sentó en la mesa.

to rest or relax in a comfortable position, usually on a chair or sofa

sentarse, descansar

• sit and do something

Collocations sit and read · sit and watch TV

• He sat and watched the sunset.

  Él se sentó y observó el atardecer.

to be in a particular position or place, often for a period of time

estar sentado, estar en algún lugar

• sit somewhere

Collocations sit in the shade · sit on a bench

• They sat at the back of the room.

  Ellos se sentaron en la parte de atrás del cuarto.

to be in a romantic relationship with someone, especially when you are married or living together

estar en una relación con alguien

• sit with somebody

Collocations sit with someone for years · sit with a partner

• They have sat together as husband and wife for over 30 years.

  Han estado sentados juntos como marido y mujer durante más de 30 años.

to be in a particular position or role, often for a period of time

estar en un puesto o cargo

• sit as something

Collocations sit as a judge · sit on the board of directors

• She sat as a member of the committee.

  Ella se sentó como miembro del comité.

to be in a particular position or role, often for a period of time

estar en un puesto o cargo

• sit on something

Collocations sit on the board · sit on a committee

• He sat on the council for five years.

  Él se sentó en el consejo durante cinco años.

to be in a particular position or role, often for a period of time

estar sentado en un tribunal

• sit as something

Collocations sit as a judge · sit on the bench

• She sat as a judge in the court.

  Ella se sentó como juez en el tribunal.

to be in a particular position or role, often for a period of time

estar sentado como miembro de algo

• sit on something

Collocations sit on the committee · sit as a member of the board

• He sat on the committee for three years.

  Él se sentó en el comité durante tres años.