sitúas

Sitúas is the second-person singular present indicative form of the Spanish verb situar. It translates to “you position” or “you place” and is used to describe placing something in a location or establishing a position, either physically or figuratively. The form can also convey the act of situating oneself in a context or situation.

Situar is a regular -ar verb with an irregular yo form, and its present indicative paradigm includes: yo sitúo, tú sitúas, él sitúa, nosotros situamos, vosotros situáis, ellos sitúan. The accent marks are important for correct pronunciation, especially on the puntual forms such as sitúas.

Common uses of sitúas include literal placement, such as objects or figures, and more abstract contexts, like situating a description within a narrative or locating a city on a map. Examples: “Tú sitúas el cuadro en la repisa.” “El mapa sitúa la ciudad al norte.” “En la historia, sitúas la acción en la década de 1920.”

Etymology and related forms: sitúas derives from Latin situare, and its related nouns include situación and situado. Related verbs such as ubicar or colocar can convey similar ideas but carry different nuances in placement or context. Sitúas is widely understood in Spanish-speaking regions, with usage common in both Spain and Latin America.

See also: situar, situación, ubicación, ubicar.