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How to Say ‘He's sitting down and calm.’ in Spain Spanish

Está sentado y tranquilo.

eh-STAH sen-TAH-doh ee trahn-KEE-loh

[eh-STAH sen-TAH-doh ee trahn-KEE-loh]

Phrase Breakdown

Está sentado

eh-STAH sen-TAH-doh

He is sitting (seated)

'Estar' plus 'sentado' describes a position. In Spain, the 'd' in '-ado' is very soft, almost 'sentao' in casual speech.

Example

El niño está sentado en la silla.

The boy is sitting on the chair.

Words in this phrase

Está

[eh-STAH]

Form of estar used for states or feelings.

Example

Está muy contenta con la noticia.

She is very happy about the news.

sentado

[sen-TAH-doh]

seated / sitting

Past participle of 'sentar'; describes being in a sitting position.

Example

Mi abuelo está sentado en el sofá.

My grandfather is sitting on the sofa.

y tranquilo.

ee trahn-KEE-loh

and calm.

'Tranquilo' means calm or relaxed. 'Qui' sounds like 'kee', so say tran-KEE-lo.

Example

El perro está tranquilo.

The dog is calm.

Words in this phrase

[ee]

and

A conjunction used to connect words or ideas.

Example

Busco una cultura cercana y humana.

I’m looking for a culture that is close and human.

tranquilo

[trahn-KEE-loh]

quiet / calm

Describes a peaceful atmosphere or location, useful when requesting seating.

Example

Preferimos un rincón tranquilo lejos de la puerta.

We prefer a quiet corner far from the door.

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