asentar

to settle

verb ah-sen-TAHR Rare

Also means

to establish, to set down

Usage Note

Asentar is a stem-changing verb (e→ie in stressed syllables: asienta). It can mean to settle a community, to set a foundation, or to record an entry in accounts. The reflexive asentarse is used for a group or person settling in a place (se asentaron en el norte). Don't confuse with sentar (to seat someone or to suit/fit).

Examples

"Decidieron asentar el campamento junto al río."

Natural Translation

They decided to settle the camp by the river.

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