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“feel” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsopalpar · percibir

Pronunciation

IPA/senˈtiɾ/

Example

Siento dolor.

I feel pain.

Illustration for sentir (feel)

How to say “feel” in Spanish

“Feel” in Spanish is sentir.

An inner response to a bodily sensation or an emotion.

Full entry for sentir: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with sentir

Al final, sentí alivio cuando terminó el examen.

In the end, I felt relief when the exam ended.

Tips for using sentir

  • Lo siento is the set phrase for apology or sympathy, sentir + noun reports sensing something, and sentirse + adjective describes how a person feels.

Other Spanish words for “feel”

Puedes palpar la fruta para ver si está madura.

You can feel the fruit to see if it is ripe.

No percibo dolor ahora.

I don't feel pain now.

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