tomar asiento

tomar asiento
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. to take a seat
Pase y tome asiento, por favor. Tengo que enviar un email, pero enseguida estaré con usted.Come in and and take a seat, please. I have to send an email, but I'll be right with you.
b. to take one's seat
Los músicos de la orquesta entraron ordenadamente en la sala de conciertos cons sus instrumentos y tomaron asiento.The musicians of the orchestra entered the concert hall in an orderly fashion with their instruments and took their seats.
c. to sit down
No te quedes ahí de pie, toma asiento. - ¿Donde? No hay ninguna silla libre.Don't just stand there, sit down. - Where? There's no chair available.
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