Spanish word

sentar

Pronunciation

IPA/senˈtaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbsuit

Example

Esa blusa te sienta muy bien.

That blouse suits you very well.

Illustration for sentar (suit)

More examples

No sé si ese vestido te va a sentar bien.

I don't know if that dress will suit you.

Core concept

A color or outfit that enhances a person's look.

Common phrases

  • sentar bien a alguien

    suit someone

  • sentar bien

    suit

Similar words

ir: Looks natural and effortless on a person, appearing to suit them without forcing.
quedar: Follows a person's body and face shape so the garment appears to fit correctly.
venir: Comes across as a convenient, flattering match for a person.

Definition in Spanish

Poner o acomodar a alguien para que se siente; en construcciones impersonales, expresar que una prenda, un color o un estilo armoniza con la persona y mejora su aspecto.

Word origin

From Latin sedēre 'to sit', the verb keeps the idea of 'sitting on' and extends in Spanish to an impersonal sense where styles or colors 'sit well' on a person, that is, they suit or flatter them.

Usage tips

  • When expressing that clothing flatters, Spanish uses the person as an indirect object (Esa blusa te sienta muy bien) while quedar is more natural when referring to how something fits or to sizes.

Other meanings

  • seatverb
  • sitverb

Opposites

  • desentonarclashverb
  • desagradardispleaseverb

Related words

  • sentadoseatedadjective
  • asientoseatnoun

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