Spanish Conversation · Level 44
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Spanish word
sedentario
Pronunciation
IPA/seðenˈtaɾjo/
Meaning
- adjectivesedentary
Example
Mi trabajo es muy sedentario.
My job is very sedentary.
More examples
Muchas personas llevan un estilo de vida sedentario.
Many people lead a sedentary way of life.
Core concept
Office worker who remains seated through the workday.
Common phrases
estilo de vida sedentario
sedentary way of life
trabajo sedentario
sedentary work
Similar words
inactivo: Has infrequent exercise and generally low physical engagement.
estático: Stays fixed in one position or posture for extended stretches.
poco activo: Has a generally low level of day-to-day movement.
Definition in Spanish
Que pasa la mayor parte del tiempo sentado y presenta poca actividad física, aplicado a personas, trabajos o estilos de vida.
Word origin
From Latin sedere "to sit" through sedentarius, originally describing continued sitting and now applied to lifestyles, jobs, or people who spend most time seated.
Usage tips
- When describing a lasting trait use ser (es sedentario) or phrases like vida sedentaria, while estar sentado describes a temporary seated state.
Other meanings
- inactiveadjective
- settledadjective
Related words
- sedentarismosedentarinessnoun
- sedentariamentesedentarilyadverb