The Future Tense of Sentir is used to express what you will feel or sense in the future, for example, Sentiré mucha alegría cuando nazca mi bebé. (I will feel great joy when my baby is born.)

Sentir is a regular -ir verb, so its Future Tense conjugations follow the typical pattern for this verb type.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Sentir (to feel) in the Future Tense tense (Latin American Spanish):

Sentir generally means “to feel” or “to sense”, but has several different meanings in the Future Tense, some of which might surprise you.

Physical sensation: This refers to experiencing physical feelings or sensations. For example, Sentiré frío cuando salgamos a la calle. (I will feel cold when we go out on the street.)

Emotional feeling: This meaning relates to experiencing emotions or feelings. For example, Sentiré mucha tristeza cuando me mude de esta ciudad. (I will feel a lot of sadness when I move away from this city.)

To regret: In some contexts, sentir can mean “to regret” or “to feel sorry about” something. For example, Sentiré haber dicho esas cosas tan hirientes. (I will regret having said those hurtful things.)

To perceive: Sentir can also mean “to perceive” or “to sense” something, often related to the senses. For example, Sentiré un olor extraño cuando entremos al sótano. (I will perceive a strange smell when we enter the basement.)

Colloquial usage: In some informal contexts, sentir can be used to express dislike or annoyance towards something or someone. For example, Sentiré mucho si me dejas plantado otra vez. (I will be really annoyed if you stand me up again.)

Examples

Examples of Sentir in the Future Tense

Cuando llegue a la ciudad, sentiré la emoción de comenzar una nueva aventura. (When I arrive in the city, I will feel the excitement of starting a new adventure.)

Después de la cirugía, el médico dice que sentirás algo de molestia por unos días. (After the surgery, the doctor says you will feel some discomfort for a few days.)

Si sigues entrenando duro, sentirás los resultados en unas semanas. (If you keep training hard, you will feel the results in a few weeks.)

Cuando nazca el bebé, sentirán una alegría indescriptible. (When the baby is born, they will feel an indescribable joy.)

En la fiesta, sentiremos la energía de la música en vivo. (At the party, we will feel the energy of the live music.)

Después de ver esa película intensa, sentirá una mezcla de emociones. (After watching that intense movie, you will feel a mix of emotions.)

Cuando pruebes esta comida picante, ¡sentirás que tu boca arde! (When you try this spicy food, you will feel your mouth burning!)

En la próxima reunión, sentiremos la tensión en el aire. (At the next meeting, we will feel the tension in the air.)

Después de mudarse, sentirán la emoción de comenzar una nueva vida. (After moving, they will feel the excitement of starting a new life.)

Cuando escuches esa canción, sentirás nostalgia por los viejos tiempos. (When you hear that song, you will feel nostalgic for the old times.)

En la boda, sentiremos el amor que se tienen los novios. (At the wedding, we will feel the love the newlyweds have for each other.)

Después de terminar el proyecto, sentirá un gran alivio. (After finishing the project, you will feel a great relief.)

Cuando pruebes este plato típico, sentirás los sabores auténticos de nuestra cultura. (When you try this typical dish, you will feel the authentic flavors of our culture.)

En la graduación, sentirán orgullo por sus logros académicos. (At the graduation, they will feel pride in their academic achievements.)

Después de ver esas noticias impactantes, sentiremos preocupación por el futuro. (After seeing those shocking news, we will feel concern for the future.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Sentir (to feel) in the Future Tense tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Future tense is also known as the Simple Future, Future Simple, Future Tense, Future Indicative, or Will Future in English, and as Futuro Simple, Futuro Imperfecto, Tiempo Futuro, Futuro de Indicativo, or Indicativo Futuro in Spanish.