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to sit sentar
How to say “to sit” in Portuguese? “Sentar”. Here you will learn how to pronounce “sentar” correctly and in the comments below you will be able to get all sorts of advice on to sit in Portuguese like tips & tricks to remember it, questions, explanations and more.

Portuguese Sentences with the Word “To sit”

Portuguese sentence with “sentar” English translation for sentar S

Vamos sentar na praia.

Let’s sit on the beach.

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Tips to remember "sentar":
‱ Associate “sentar” with the image of sitting down—imagine someone "settling" into a comfortable seat.
‱ Notice the similarity to the English word “seat,” which can remind you of the action of sitting.
‱ Think of the sound “sen” in “sentar” as a cue for “settling in.”

Explanations:
‱ "Sentar" is an infinitive verb meaning "to sit" or "to take a seat."
‱ It is used to describe the action of assuming a seated position or getting comfortable in one’s seat.

Other words with similar meaning:
‱ "Assentar(se)" – especially in the reflexive form, meaning "to sit oneself down" or "to settle," although it can also imply arranging or setting something in place.

Conjugations of "sentar" in different tenses:

Infinitive: sentar
Gerund: sentando
Past Participle: sentado

Indicative Present:
 Eu sento
 Tu sentas
 Ele/Ela/VocĂȘ senta
 Nós sentamos
 Vós sentais
 Eles/Elas/VocĂȘs sentam

Preterite (Simple Past):
 Eu sentei
 Tu sentaste
 Ele/Ela/VocĂȘ sentou
 Nós sentamos
 Vós sentastes
 Eles/Elas/VocĂȘs sentaram

Imperfect Past:
 Eu sentava
 Tu sentavas
 Ele/Ela/VocĂȘ sentava
 Nós sentávamos
 Vós sentáveis
 Eles/Elas/VocĂȘs sentavam

Future:
 Eu sentarei
 Tu sentarás
 Ele/Ela/VocĂȘ sentarĂĄ
 Nós sentaremos
 Vós sentareis
 Eles/Elas/VocĂȘs sentarĂŁo

Conditional:
 Eu sentaria
 Tu sentarias
 Ele/Ela/VocĂȘ sentaria
 Nós sentaríamos
 Vós sentaríeis
 Eles/Elas/VocĂȘs sentariam

Examples of sentences:
1. Eu sento na cadeira todas as manhĂŁs.
 Translation: I sit in the chair every morning.
2. Ela sentou-se perto da janela para aproveitar a vista.
 Translation: She sat near the window to enjoy the view.
3. Nós sentamos no parque depois do almoço.
 Translation: We sat in the park after lunch.
4. Se tu sentares bem, a aula ficarĂĄ mais tranquila.
 Translation: If you sit properly, the class will be calmer.
5. Eles sentarĂŁo para a reuniĂŁo Ă s 10 horas.
 Translation: They will sit (take their seats) for the meeting at 10 o’clock.

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