The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Sentir is used to give direct orders or instructions related to feeling or sensing something, for example: Siente la textura de esta tela. (Feel the texture of this fabric.)

This verb follows the e to ie stem-changing conjugation pattern, where the stem vowel changes from ‘e’ to ‘ie’ in certain forms.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Sentir (to feel) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian Spanish):

Sentir generally means “to feel” or “to sense”, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

To feel (emotion): for example, ¡Siente la alegría! (Feel the joy!)

To regret: for example, ¡Siente lo que has hecho! (Regret what you have done!)

To sense (physically): for example, ¡Siente el calor del sol! (Feel the warmth of the sun!)

To sympathize (colloquial): for example, ¡Siente un poco, tío! (Show some sympathy, man!)

To experience (colloquial): for example, ¡Sentid la adrenalina! (Experience the adrenaline, you guys!)

To resent (rude): for example, ¡Siente mi ira, imbécil! (Feel my wrath, you idiot!)

Examples

Examples of Sentir in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Siente la brisa del mar! (Feel the sea breeze!)

Por favor, sienta la textura de esta tela. (Please feel the texture of this fabric.)

Sintamos gratitud por los momentos especiales. (Let’s feel grateful for the special moments.)

Amigos, sentid la energía positiva de este lugar. (Friends, feel the positive energy of this place.)

Que todos sientan la calidez de un hogar acogedor. (May everyone feel the warmth of a welcoming home.)

En esta meditación, siente la conexión con tu ser interior. (In this meditation, feel the connection with your inner self.)

¡Siente el ritmo de la música y disfruta! (Feel the rhythm of the music and enjoy!)

Mamá, siente el amor que tenemos por ti. (Mom, feel the love we have for you.)

En esta reunión, sintamos empatía por las experiencias de los demás. (In this meeting, let’s feel empathy for others’ experiences.)

Colegas, sentid el orgullo de nuestros logros en equipo. (Colleagues, feel the pride of our team achievements.)

Que todos sientan la emoción de este momento histórico. (May everyone feel the excitement of this historic moment.)

En esta obra de teatro, siente la pasión de los actores. (In this play, feel the passion of the actors.)

Amigos, sintamos la alegría de estar juntos de nuevo. (Friends, let’s feel the joy of being together again.)

Hija, siente la confianza en ti misma. (Daughter, feel confidence in yourself.)

Que todos sientan la esperanza de un futuro mejor. (May everyone feel the hope of a better future.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Sentir (to feel) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Imperative mood is also known as the Command Form, Affirmative Command Mood, or Direct Command Form in English, and as Modo Imperativo, Imperativo Afirmativo, Mandatos Afirmativos, or Forma de Mandato in Spanish.