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“Sentir” (to feel) in the Present Tense

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Understanding the Present Tense of “Sentir”

The Present Tense of sentir is used to express feelings, emotions, or sensations that you are currently experiencing. For example, Siento mucho frío. (I feel very cold.)

Sentir is a stem-changing verb, meaning the vowel in the stem changes in certain conjugations. The e changes to ie in all forms except nosotros and vosotros.

How to Use Sentir in the Present Tense

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

Physical sensation: For example, Siento frío. (I feel cold.)

Emotion: For example, Siento mucha alegría. (I feel great joy.)

To regret: For example, Siento mucho lo que pasó. (I’m very sorry about what happened.)

To perceive: For example, Siento un olor extraño. (I perceive a strange smell.)

To experience: For example, Siento mucha hambre. (I’m experiencing a lot of hunger.)

Slang: To feel attracted: For example, ¡Qué buena está! La siento. (She’s so hot! I’m attracted to her.)

Real Life Examples of Sentir in the Present Tense

Cuando veo una película triste, siento ganas de llorar. (When I watch a sad movie, I feel like crying.)

Mi hermana siente mucha emoción por su próximo viaje a la playa. (My sister feels very excited about her upcoming trip to the beach.)

¿Sientes hambre? Podemos pedir una pizza para cenar. (Are you feeling hungry? We can order a pizza for dinner.)

Después de un día agotador, sentimos alivio al llegar a casa. (After an exhausting day, we feel relieved to arrive home.)

Mis amigos sienten curiosidad por aprender sobre otras culturas. (My friends feel curious about learning about other cultures.)

Cuando estoy estresado, siento tensión en los hombros. (When I’m stressed, I feel tension in my shoulders.)

Ustedes sienten orgullo por los logros de sus hijos, ¿verdad? (You feel proud of your children’s achievements, don’t you?)

Ella siente pasión por su trabajo como artista. (She feels passion for her work as an artist.)

En esta época del año, sentimos nostalgia por las vacaciones de verano. (During this time of year, we feel nostalgic for summer vacations.)

Ellos sienten entusiasmo por el próximo concierto de su banda favorita. (They feel enthusiastic about the upcoming concert of their favorite band.)

Cuando veo a mi mejor amigo, siento una gran alegría. (When I see my best friend, I feel great joy.)

Mis compañeros de trabajo sienten frustración con el sistema informático obsoleto. (My coworkers feel frustrated with the outdated computer system.)

Después de un día ocupado, sentimos alivio al relajarnos en casa. (After a busy day, we feel relief when relaxing at home.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Sentir (to feel) in the Present Tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Present tense is also known as the Simple Present, Present Simple, Present Tense, or Present Indicative in English, and as Presente de Indicativo, Presente Simple, Tiempo Presente, or Indicativo Presente in Spanish.