noun🔗ShareDerrumbeSubsidence of the roof of a coal mine."The coal mine's roof experienced a significant sit, forcing the miners to evacuate. "El techo de la mina de carbón sufrió un derrumbe significativo, lo que obligó a los mineros a evacuar.geologydisasterindustrybuildingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRetiro de meditaciónAn event, usually lasting one full day or more, where the primary goal is to sit in meditation."The Buddhist monastery offered a week-long sit, focusing on mindfulness. "El monasterio budista ofreció un retiro de meditación de una semana, centrado en la atención plena.religionritualeventmindphilosophytraditionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSentarse(of a person) To be in a position in which the upper body is upright and supported by the buttocks."After a long day of walking, it was good just to sit and relax."Después de un largo día de caminar, fue bueno simplemente sentarse y relajarse.bodyactionpositionhumanessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSentarse(of a person) To move oneself into such a position."I asked him to sit."Le pedí que se sentara.actionbodypositionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEstar, situarse(of an object) To occupy a given position permanently."The temple has sat atop that hill for centuries."El templo ha estado en la cima de esa colina durante siglos.positionplaceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSentarse, permanecerTo remain in a state of repose; to rest; to abide; to rest in any position or condition."The tired student sat quietly in the library, resting before her next exam. "La estudiante cansada se sentó tranquilamente en la biblioteca, descansando antes de su próximo examen.positionconditionactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSer miembro de un cuerpo deliberativoTo be a member of a deliberative body."I currently sit on a standards committee."Actualmente soy miembro de un comité de normas.politicsgovernmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSesionarOf a legislative or, especially, a judicial body such as a court, to be in session."In what city is the circuit court sitting for this session."¿En qué ciudad está sesionando el tribunal de circuito para esta sesión?governmentlawpoliticsessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEstar, descansar, pesarTo lie, rest, or bear; to press or weigh."The heavy backpack sat heavily on his shoulders all day. "La pesada mochila estuvo pesando mucho sobre sus hombros todo el día.positionactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareQuedar bien, encajarTo be adjusted; to fit."Your new coat sits well."Tu abrigo nuevo te queda bien.positionfunctionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFuncionar, ser válido(of an agreement or arrangement) To be accepted or acceptable; to work."How will this new contract sit with the workers?"¿Cómo funcionará este nuevo contrato con los trabajadores?businessjobessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSentar(causative) To cause to be seated or in a sitting posture; to furnish a seat to."Sit him in front of the TV and he might watch for hours."Siéntalo frente al televisor y podría mirar durante horas.positionactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSentar, acomodarTo accommodate in seats; to seat."The dining room table sits eight comfortably."La mesa del comedor tiene capacidad para ocho personas cómodamente.positionactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCuidar niños, hacer de niñeraTo babysit."I need to find someone to sit my kids on Friday evening for four hours."Necesito encontrar a alguien que cuide a mis hijos el viernes por la noche durante cuatro horas.jobservicefamilyhumanessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHacer, presentarseTo take, to undergo or complete (an examination or test)."The student will sit the final exam next week. "El estudiante se presentará al examen final la semana que viene.educationachievementessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEmpollarTo cover and warm eggs for hatching, as a fowl; to brood; to incubate."The hen is sitting on her eggs, keeping them warm so they can hatch. "La gallina está empollando sus huevos, manteniéndolos calientes para que puedan eclosionar.animalbiologybirdnatureagricultureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePosarTo take a position for the purpose of having some artistic representation of oneself made, such as a picture or a bust."The student will sit for a portrait drawing class next week. "El estudiante posará para una clase de dibujo de retratos la semana que viene.artactionhumanessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEstar situado, ubicarseTo have position, as at the point blown from; to hold a relative position; to have direction."The classroom sits on the highest point of the hill, overlooking the town. "El aula está situada en el punto más alto de la colina, con vistas a la ciudad.directionpositionpointessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSituaciónShort for situation."The current sit is difficult for our family because of the new job. "La situación actual es difícil para nuestra familia debido al nuevo trabajo.situationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
