Spanish word

sentir

Pronunciation

IPA/senˈtiɾ/

Meaning

  • verbfeel

Example

Siento dolor.

I feel pain.

Illustration for sentir (feel)

More examples

Al final, sentí alivio cuando terminó el examen.

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

Core concept

An inner response to a bodily sensation or an emotion.

Common phrases

  • sentir culpa

    feel guilty

  • sentir alivio

    feel relief

  • sentir sorpresa

    feel surprised

Similar words

sentirse: Involves being aware from inside of one's physical condition or emotional state.
notar: Involves noticing a change or difference by paying attention.
percibir: Involves detecting a stimulus or impression through the senses.

Definition in Spanish

Significa percibir una sensación física o una emoción, y también expresar pena o lamento por algo.

Word origin

From Latin sentīre 'to feel', the Spanish verb derives via medieval Romance and yields derivatives such as sentimiento and sentido.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • perceiveverb
  • be sorryverb
  • mournverb

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