sentar-se

Usages of sentar-se

O senhor pode sentar-se aqui, neste banco confortável, enquanto espera?
Can you (sir) sit here, on this comfortable bench, while you wait?
Eu sento-me perto da janela para sentir a brisa fresca da manhã.
I sit by the window to feel the cool morning breeze.
Eu sento-me na cadeira.
I sit on the chair.
Depois do jantar, a Ana senta-se perto da lareira.
After dinner, Ana sits near the fireplace.
Este sofá é tão macio que quase adormeço quando me sento nele.
This sofa is so soft that I almost fall asleep when I sit on it.
Vamos sentar-nos no pátio para conversar, pois está um dia agradável.
Let's sit in the patio to chat, as it's a pleasant day.
Ficámos no aeroporto até tarde, sentados numa cadeira junto ao cartaz de segurança.
We stayed at the airport until late, sitting on a chair next to the safety poster.
Na biblioteca, sentei‑me num assento perto da tomada para iniciar sessão no meu portátil.
At the library, I sat in a seat near the socket to sign in on my laptop.
Eu sento-me ao lado do Pedro.
I sit next to Pedro.
Eu sento-me ao lado do Pedro no estádio.
I sit next to Pedro in the stadium.
Eu sou o único passageiro, por isso sento-me à frente ao lado da motorista.
I am the only passenger, so I sit in the front next to the driver.
O Pedro senta-se ao lado da Ana no cinema.
Pedro sits next to Ana at the cinema.

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