Pesquisar
to sit
01
pode acomodar
to put our bottom on something like a chair or the ground while keeping our back straight
1.1
pode acomodar
(of a table, room, place, etc.) to have capacity for a particular number of people
Exemplo
The theater can comfortably sit 500 spectators.
The dining area can sit a maximum of 12 guests.
The conference room is designed to sit up to 50 attendees.
The stadium can sit more than 80,000 fans during a game.
1.2
pode acomodar
to make someone adopt a sitting position
Exemplo
She gently sat the elderly woman in the comfortable armchair.
The nurse sat the patient in the wheelchair to take him to the examination room.
He sat her granddaughter on his lap and began reading a story.
Can you sit the doll on the shelf, please?
1.3
pode acomodar
to ride on the back of an animal, especially a horse
Exemplo
Can you sit a horse without any assistance?
Sitting a horse requires good balance and posture.
She looked confident as she sat the horse.
I'll teach you how to sit this stallion properly.
He learned how to sit a pony when he was young.
1.4
pode acomodar
(of birds) to settle on eggs in order to keep them warm and bring them to hatching
Exemplo
The canaries started sitting as soon as they laid their eggs.
It's crucial not to disturb the nest while the birds are sitting.
1.5
pode acomodar
(of animals) to position the body near the ground with the posterior knees bent
Exemplo
The dog will sit patiently while waiting for a treat.
The cat will sit gracefully on the windowsill, watching birds.
Teaching your pet rabbit to sit can be a fun training exercise.
Fluffy! Sit!
02
pode acomodar
to take care of someone else's baby or child while the parents are away
03
pode acomodar
to take an exam
04
pode acomodar
to be or remain in a specific state or position
4.1
pode acomodar
(of clothing items) to fit a person in a specific way
Exemplo
These jeans sit comfortably around the waist.
The dress sits perfectly on her figure.
The suit sits nicely for a tailored look.
The shirt sits loosely, providing comfort.
The elegant gown sat well on her, enhancing her grace.
05
pode acomodar
(of a council, court, parliament, etc.) to be engaged in an official meeting
5.1
pode acomodar
to serve in a particular position, especially an official one
Exemplo
They sat as members of the city council.
She sat as a senator in the national parliament.
Exemplo
After a long hike, we found a nice spot to sit and have a picnic.
He enjoys going to the park to sit and watch the ducks in the pond.
The theater can comfortably sit 500 spectators.
The conference attendees sat together in the main hall.
The cat sat atop the fence.
