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sentar mal

English translation of sentar mal

Sit down.

The Spanish phrase 'sentar mal' doesn't quite translate to 'sit down' in English. Instead, it is used to describe a feeling of physical discomfort, often as a result of eating or drinking something that didn't agree with you. For example, if you say 'Esa comida me sienta mal', it means 'That food doesn't sit well with me' or 'That food makes me feel unwell'. This phrase can also be used in a broader context to say something doesn't suit you or doesn't make you feel good.


Example sentences using: sentar mal

El marisco me sienta mal cuando lo como.

English translation of El marisco me sienta mal cuando lo como.

Seafood makes me feel bad when I eat it.

This phrase expresses that seafood causes discomfort or an adverse reaction to the speaker when consumed.

Ese comentario me sentó mal en la reunión.

English translation of Ese comentario me sentó mal en la reunión.

That comment made me feel bad in the meeting.

Here, the phrase indicates that a specific comment made during a meeting negatively impacted the speaker's feelings.

La forma en que me habló me sentó mal.

English translation of La forma en que me habló me sentó mal.

The way he spoke to me made me feel bad.

In this example, the speaker conveys that the manner of communication from another person left them feeling upset or uncomfortable.

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