A1 Expression 비격식체

Por favor, siéntate.

Please, sit down.

A polite request for someone to take a seat.

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문화적 배경

In Spain, the use of 'tú' (and thus 'siéntate') is much more common even with people you've just met, compared to many Latin American countries. Mexican culture places a high value on formal politeness (formalidad). You are more likely to hear 'Siéntese' or 'Pase usted' even in relatively casual business encounters. In Argentina, the 'voseo' is used. Instead of 'siéntate', you will hear 'sentate' (no accent on the 'e', but stress on the 'a').

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The Hand Gesture

Always accompany this phrase with a small gesture toward the chair. It makes the invitation feel much warmer.

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The Accent Mark

Don't forget the written accent on 'siéntate'. Without it, the word technically violates Spanish stress rules.

A polite request for someone to take a seat.

🎯

The Hand Gesture

Always accompany this phrase with a small gesture toward the chair. It makes the invitation feel much warmer.

⚠️

The Accent Mark

Don't forget the written accent on 'siéntate'. Without it, the word technically violates Spanish stress rules.

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Wait for the Host

In many Hispanic cultures, it is polite to wait for the host to say 'siéntate' before you actually sit down.

셀프 테스트

Choose the correct informal form to tell a friend to sit down.

Hola Carlos, ________, por favor.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: siéntate

'Siéntate' is the informal 'tú' command needed for a friend like Carlos.

Complete the phrase with the missing reflexive pronoun.

Por favor, sién____.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: te

The 'tú' command for 'sentarse' requires the 'te' pronoun.

Match the phrase to the correct person.

Who would you say 'Por favor, siéntate' to?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Your best friend

This is an informal phrase best suited for friends.

Fill in the blank to complete the dialogue.

Anfitrión: 'Bienvenido. ________, siéntate.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Por favor

'Por favor' is the standard politeness marker used with this phrase.

🎉 점수: /4

시각 학습 자료

Who to say it to

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Siéntate (Informal)

  • Friends
  • Siblings
  • Classmates
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Siéntese (Formal)

  • Boss
  • Grandparents
  • Strangers

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Choose the correct informal form to tell a friend to sit down. Choose A1

Hola Carlos, ________, por favor.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: siéntate

'Siéntate' is the informal 'tú' command needed for a friend like Carlos.

Complete the phrase with the missing reflexive pronoun. Fill Blank A1

Por favor, sién____.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: te

The 'tú' command for 'sentarse' requires the 'te' pronoun.

Match the phrase to the correct person. situation_matching A1

Who would you say 'Por favor, siéntate' to?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Your best friend

This is an informal phrase best suited for friends.

Fill in the blank to complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

Anfitrión: 'Bienvenido. ________, siéntate.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Por favor

'Por favor' is the standard politeness marker used with this phrase.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

4 질문

No, as long as you include 'por favor' and use it with friends or peers. Without 'por favor', it can sound like a command to a dog or a child.

In Spanish, reflexive pronouns are attached to the end of affirmative commands. Sentar + te = siéntate.

Only if you have a very close, informal relationship. Otherwise, use 'siéntese' or 'tome asiento'.

In Latin America, it's 'siéntense'. In Spain, it's 'sentaos' (informal) or 'siéntense' (formal).

관련 표현

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Tome asiento

synonym

Take a seat (formal)

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Ponte cómodo

builds on

Make yourself comfortable

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Quédate

similar

Stay

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