How to Say ‘Sit here.’ in Portuguese
Senta-te aqui.
SEN-tuh-tuh ah-KEE
[SEN-tuh-tuh ah-KEE]
💬 Usage Tip: In Portugal, commands to one person often put [te] after the verb with a hyphen: [senta-te], [calma-te], [chega-te]. The unstressed vowels get reduced, so [aqui] is usually closer to (uh-KEE) than a full [a-qui].
🇵🇹 In Portugal: [Senta-te aqui.] is natural only once the vibe is already warm and mutual. With someone you've just approached, it can sound a bit pushy unless paired with inviting body language and a friendly tone.
Phrase Breakdown
Senta-te
[SEN-tuh-tuh]
sit down
An informal way to invite someone to take a seat.
Com um sorriso, diz «Senta-te» para a pessoa se juntar a ti.
With a smile, say “Sit down” so the person joins you.
aqui
[ah-KEE]
here
Shows the exact place where you want the person to sit.
Se há espaço ao teu lado, acrescenta «aqui».
If there is space next to you, add “here.”
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