noun🔗ShareSesión, reuniónA period during which one is seated for a specific purpose."Due to the sheer volume of guests, we had to have two sittings for the meal."Debido al gran volumen de invitados, tuvimos que hacer dos sesiones para la comida.timeperiodactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAsientoA special seat allotted to a seat-holder, at church, etc."The front pews, or sitting, in the church were reserved for the elderly. "Los bancos delanteros, o asientos, de la iglesia estaban reservados para los ancianos.religionpropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSesión, audienciaThe part of the year in which judicial business is transacted."The court's sitting begins in September and ends in May. "La sesión del tribunal comienza en septiembre y termina en mayo.lawgovernmentperiodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSesiónA legislative session (in the sense of "meeting", not "period")."The school board's sitting today will discuss the new budget. "La sesión de hoy de la junta escolar discutirá el nuevo presupuesto.politicsgovernmentstateorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareIncubaciónThe incubation of eggs by a bird."The mother robin's sitting was essential for hatching her eggs. "La incubación de la madre petirrojo fue esencial para la eclosión de sus huevos.animalbirdbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareNidadaA clutch of eggs laid by a brooding bird."we have thirty-four chicks from eight sittings of eggs"Tenemos treinta y cuatro polluelos de ocho nidadas de huevos.animalbirdnaturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSesión, períodoUninterrupted application to anything for a time; the period during which one continues at anything."The sitting was a long one, lasting nearly three hours, as they discussed the project details. "La sesión fue larga, durando casi tres horas, mientras discutían los detalles del proyecto.timeperiodactionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEstar sentado(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 estar sentado y relajarse.bodyactionpositionhumanChat 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.actionbodypositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEstar situado, ubicarse(of an object) To occupy a given position permanently."The temple has sat atop that hill for centuries."El templo ha estado situado en la cima de esa colina durante siglos.positionplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEstar sentado, permanecerTo remain in a state of repose; to rest; to abide; to rest in any position or condition."The student was sitting quietly at her desk, waiting for the teacher to begin the lesson. "La estudiante estaba sentada tranquilamente en su escritorio, esperando que el profesor comenzara la lección.positionactionconditionbeingChat 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.politicsgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEstar en sesión, reunirseOf 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 reunido el tribunal de circuito para esta sesión?governmentlawpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareYacer, descansar, pesarTo lie, rest, or bear; to press or weigh."The heavy backpack is sitting on the floor, pressing down on the fabric. "La pesada mochila está en el suelo, presionando la tela.positionactionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareQuedar bien, sentar bienTo be adjusted; to fit."Your new coat sits well."Tu abrigo nuevo te sienta bien.conditionfunctionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSer válido, funcionar(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?businessChat 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.actionpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAcomodar, sentarTo accommodate in seats; to seat."The dining room table sits eight comfortably."La mesa del comedor acomoda cómodamente a ocho personas.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.familyjobservicehumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRealizar, hacerTo take, to undergo or complete (an examination or test)."My sister is sitting the math exam tomorrow. "Mi hermana hace el examen de matemáticas mañana.educationachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEmpollarTo cover and warm eggs for hatching, as a fowl; to brood; to incubate."The hen was sitting on her eggs, keeping them warm for hatching. "La gallina estaba empollando sus huevos, manteniéndolos calientes para la eclosión.animalbirdagriculturebiologynatureChat 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 artist asked the student to sit still for the portrait. "El artista le pidió al estudiante que posara quieto para el retrato.artcultureappearanceactionstyleentertainmenthumanChat 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 small, wooden chair is sitting in the corner of the classroom. "La pequeña silla de madera está situada en la esquina del aula.positiondirectionbeingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareSentadoExecuted from a sitting position."The sitting position allowed the student to study more comfortably. "La posición sentada permitió al estudiante estudiar más cómodamente.positionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareTitular, en funcionesOccupying a specific official or legal position; incumbent."The sitting mayor is responsible for overseeing city projects. "El alcalde en funciones es responsable de supervisar los proyectos de la ciudad.politicsgovernmentlawpositionstatejobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
