noun🔗ShareDerrumbeSubsidence of the roof of a coal mine."The sits closed the mine permanently after the roof collapsed multiple times, making it too dangerous for the miners. "El derrumbe cerró la mina permanentemente después de que el techo colapsara varias veces, haciéndola demasiado peligrosa para los mineros.geologydisasterindustryChat 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 school's annual meditation sits will be held next week. "Los retiros de meditación anuales de la escuela se llevarán a cabo la semana que viene.religionritualmindphilosophysouleventtraditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSe sienta, sentarse(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.bodypositionactionhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSe sienta, sentarse(of a person) To move oneself into such a position."I asked him to sit."Le pedí que se sentara.positionactionhumanpersonbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEstar, ubicarse(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.positionplaceChat 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 cat sits patiently by the window, watching the birds. "El gato se sienta pacientemente junto a la ventana, observando a los pájaros.positionactionconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSer miembro, formar parteTo be a member of a deliberative body."I currently sit on a standards committee."Actualmente formo parte de un comité de normas.politicsgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSesionaOf 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 sesiona el tribunal de circuito para esta sesión?politicsgovernmentlawstateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSentarse, descansar, pesarTo lie, rest, or bear; to press or weigh."The responsibility of caring for her younger siblings sits heavily on her shoulders. "La responsabilidad de cuidar a sus hermanos menores recae pesadamente sobre sus hombros.positionactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareQuedar bien, encajarTo be adjusted; to fit."Your new coat sits well."Tu abrigo nuevo te queda bien.conditionappearanceChat 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 para los trabajadores?businesslawworkconditionChat 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.positionactionChat 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.positionactionChat 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.jobfamilyserviceworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHacer, presentarseTo take, to undergo or complete (an examination or test)."Maria sits the English exam next week. "María se presenta al examen de inglés la semana que viene.educationachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEmpollarTo cover and warm eggs for hatching, as a fowl; to brood; to incubate."The hen sits on her eggs to keep them warm until they hatch. "La gallina empolla sus huevos para mantenerlos calientes hasta que eclosionen.animalbirdbiologynatureagricultureChat 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 famous author sits for her portrait every year. "La famosa autora posa para su retrato cada año.artappearancestylepersonpositionactionhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEstar situado, encontrarseTo have position, as at the point blown from; to hold a relative position; to have direction."The house sits on a hill overlooking the town. "La casa está situada en una colina con vistas al pueblo.positiondirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSituaciónShort for situation."The office manager gave us an update on the new project sits. "El gerente de la oficina nos dio una actualización sobre la situación del nuevo proyecto.situationstateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
