Smart Definition
Etymology
Conjugation
Pronunciation
asentar
settle
a-
to, towards
+
sent
seat (from sentar)
+
-ar
verb suffix
Asentar means to settle and can be thought of as a-0 (to, towards0) + sent1 (seat1) + -ar2 (verb suffix2), literally meaning 'to move towards a seat' or settle.
verb
  1. settle
    To establish or settle firmly
    Necesitamos asentar las bases del proyecto. // We need to establish the foundations of the project.
  2. record
    To record or register
    El secretario asentó los datos en el libro. // The secretary recorded the data in the book.