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asiento means seat — a common term in Travel Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: November 8, 2025

✈️ Travel Spanish

asiento

noun • /[a-SYEN-to]/

seat

Example:

Mi asiento es el 17A.

My seat is 17A.

🧠 What does asiento mean?

Asiento is a masculine noun that means 'seat' in Spanish. It refers to a place where one can sit, such as in a vehicle (car, bus, train, airplane), a theater, a stadium, or on a bench. It can also refer to the act of sitting or a place of habitation or establishment.

📚 Extra examples

  • Necesito comprar un asiento junto a la ventana en el avión.
    I need to buy a window seat on the airplane.
  • ¿Tiene asientos disponibles para dos personas?
    Do you have seats available for two people?
  • El asiento del conductor estaba desgastado.
    The driver's seat was worn out.
  • Se prohibe fumar en todos los asientos.
    Smoking is prohibited in all seats.
  • Los asientos de primera clase son muy cómodos.
    First-class seats are very comfortable.

💡 Did You Know?

The word 'asiento' comes from the Latin word 'assidentem', meaning 'sitting'. It is related to the verb 'asentar', which means 'to settle' or 'to sit down'.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "asiento"

Synonyms: sillón, butaca, silla, puesto
Opposites: estar de pie, estar parado

🔍 See more travel spanish words

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'seat' in Spanish?
The Spanish word for 'seat' is asiento.
How do you pronounce 'asiento' in Spanish?
Asiento is pronounced ah-see-EN-toh. The 'a' is like the 'a' in 'father', the 'si' is like 'see', 'en' is like 'en' in 'end', and 'to' is like 'toe'.
How do you use 'asiento' in a sentence?
'Asiento' is used to refer to a place where one sits. For example, 'Tengo un asiento reservado' (I have a reserved seat) or 'El asiento está ocupado' (The seat is occupied).
What is the English translation of 'asiento'?
The English translation of 'asiento' is 'seat'.
Does 'asiento' change for gender or number?
Yes, 'asiento' is a masculine noun. Its plural form is 'asientos', meaning 'seats'.
Is 'asiento' common in everyday Spanish?
Yes, 'asiento' is a very common word used daily in many contexts, especially when traveling or discussing furniture.
Does 'asiento' have slang or double meanings?
While 'asiento' primarily means 'seat,' in some specific contexts, it can refer to a place of settlement or habitation. It does not typically carry slang meanings.
Is 'asiento' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
The primary meaning of 'asiento' as 'seat' is consistent across Spain and Latin America. Regional variations in usage might exist for more specific or technical applications, but for general purposes, the meaning is the same.

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