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Conjugation Chart of “Sentir” (to feel) in the Imperfect Tense

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Understanding the Imperfect Tense of “Sentir”

The Imperfect Tense of Sentir is used to describe ongoing or repeated feelings, emotions, or sensations in the past, for example: Yo sentía mucha tristeza cuando mi abuela falleció. (I felt a lot of sadness when my grandmother passed away.)

Sentir is a regular -ir verb, so its conjugations in the Imperfect Tense follow the standard pattern for this verb type.

How to Use Sentir in the Imperfect Tense

The imperfect tense of sentir is used to describe ongoing or repeated actions, states, or feelings in the past.

To feel (physically or emotionally): For example, Yo sentía mucho frío en la mañana. (I was feeling very cold in the morning.) Ella sentía una gran tristeza por la pérdida de su mascota. (She was feeling great sadness over the loss of her pet.)

To regret or feel sorry: For example, Sentía haber dicho esas palabras hirientes. (I regretted having said those hurtful words.) Ellos sentían no poder ir a la fiesta. (They felt sorry they couldn’t go to the party.)

To perceive or sense: For example, Yo sentía un olor extraño en la cocina. (I sensed a strange smell in the kitchen.) Ella sentía que algo no estaba bien. (She felt that something wasn’t right.)

To experience or undergo: For example, Sentíamos mucha emoción antes del concierto. (We were experiencing a lot of excitement before the concert.) Ellos sentían un gran orgullo por su hijo. (They felt great pride for their son.)

To suit or fit (colloquial): For example, Ese vestido te sentía muy bien. (That dress really suited you.) La nueva dieta no me sentía para nada. (The new diet didn’t suit me at all.)

Real Life Examples of Sentir in the Imperfect Tense

Yo sentía una gran emoción cuando llegamos al aeropuerto. (I felt a great excitement when we arrived at the airport.)

Ellos sentían mucha curiosidad por la cultura local. (They felt a lot of curiosity about the local culture.)

Tú sentías un poco de miedo antes de dar tu presentación, ¿verdad? (You felt a little bit of fear before giving your presentation, right?)

Ella sentía una profunda tristeza cuando su abuela falleció. (She felt deep sadness when her grandmother passed away.)

Nosotros sentíamos mucha emoción por las próximas vacaciones familiares. (We felt a lot of excitement for the upcoming family vacation.)

Ustedes sentían un gran orgullo cuando su hijo se graduó de la universidad. (You felt great pride when your son graduated from university.)

Yo sentía un vacío en el estómago antes de la entrevista de trabajo. (I felt an emptiness in my stomach before the job interview.)

Ellas sentían una inmensa alegría en la boda de su mejor amiga. (They felt immense joy at their best friend’s wedding.)

Tú sentías un gran alivio después de entregar el proyecto importante. (You felt great relief after submitting the important project.)

Él sentía mucha nostalgia cuando vio las fotos viejas de su infancia. (He felt a lot of nostalgia when he saw the old photos from his childhood.)

Nosotros sentíamos un poco de envidia sana por el éxito de nuestros amigos. (We felt a bit of healthy envy for our friends’ success.)

Ustedes sentían una gran satisfacción después de terminar la remodelación de su casa. (You felt great satisfaction after finishing the remodeling of your house.)

Yo sentía un gran respeto por los ancianos de la comunidad. (I felt great respect for the elders of the community.)

Ellos sentían una profunda admiración por el trabajo de los bomberos. (They felt deep admiration for the work of firefighters.)

Tú sentías un poco de estrés antes del examen final, ¿no? (You felt a bit of stress before the final exam, didn’t you?)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

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

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Synonyms

The Imperfect tense is also known as the Past Imperfect, Descriptive Past, Past Progressive, or Imperfect Indicative in English, and as Pretérito Imperfecto, Copretérito, Imperfecto de Indicativo, or Pasado Descriptivo in Spanish.