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masculine

/aˈsjento/

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Translation

seat

Word origin

A noun from asentar ('to settle, seat'), built on Latin sedere ('to sit'). The same root gives English sedentary and session.

Origin
Latin
Root
sedere
English cognates
sedentary, session

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralasientos

Examples

, .

Please take a seat.

.

My seat is next to the door.

pocos .

There are few seats left.

Reservé fila concierto.

I booked a seat in the front row for the concert.

conductor roto pasada.

The driver's seat has been broken since last week.

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This word is part of lesson 21.