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senta-se (formal)
[ˈsẽ.tɐ-sə]
verb
sit down (formal imperative/reflexive)
1.
Formal command or polite request for someone to take a seated position
Please sit down, Mr. Silva.
Senta-se, Sr. Silva, por favor.
2.
Third person singular formal reflexive form of 'sentar' (to sit)
She sits down at the table.
Ela senta-se à mesa.
Synonyms
assenta-se
sente-se
tome assento
Antonyms
levanta-se
de pé
permanece em pé
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
senta-se / sinta-se
Both formal and informal usage acceptable; 'sinta-se' more commonly used in formal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
senta-se
Standard usage, often softened with 'por favor'
São Paulo
senta-se
Standard formal usage in business and institutional settings
Portugal
sente-se
Preferred formal variant; 'senta-se' less common but understood
Related Idioms & Phrases
senta-se bem (sits well/is comfortable)
senta-se à mesa (sits down at the table)
senta-se em cima (sits on top of something)
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