The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Sentirse is used to give direct orders or instructions related to feeling or experiencing a particular emotion or state. For example, Siéntete libre de expresar tus ideas. (Feel free to express your ideas.)
This verb follows the e to ie stem-changing conjugation pattern, where the stem vowel changes from ‘e’ to ‘ie’ in certain forms. This pattern is common among many Spanish verbs.
Conjugations
Conjugations of Sentirse (to feel) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian Spanish):
| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| Yo | — |
| Tú | siéntete |
| Él / Ella / Usted | siéntase |
| Nosotros / Nosotras | sintámonos |
| Vosotros / Vosotras | sentíos |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | siéntanse |
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Usage of Sentirse in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)
Sentirse 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 physically or emotionally: For example, Sientete mejor. (Feel better.)
To experience a sensation: For example, Sientete la brisa fresca. (Feel the cool breeze.)
To perceive oneself in a certain way: For example, Sientete orgulloso de tus logros. (Feel proud of your achievements.)
To consider or judge: For example, Sientete libre de expresar tu opinión. (Feel free to express your opinion.)
To make oneself comfortable (colloquial): For example, Sientete como en tu casa. (Make yourself at home.)
To behave or act in a certain way (colloquial, sometimes rude): For example, ¡No te sientas tan chulo! (Don’t act so cocky!)
Examples
Examples of Sentirse in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)
¡Siéntete cómodo y relajado! (Feel comfortable and relaxed!)
Por favor, siéntase como en su casa. (Please, make yourself at home.)
Todos ustedes, siéntanse bienvenidos en nuestra comunidad. (All of you, feel welcome in our community.)
En esta clase de yoga, siéntete libre de explorar tus límites. (In this yoga class, feel free to explore your limits.)
Mamá, siéntete orgullosa de tus hijos, ¡lo has hecho muy bien! (Mom, feel proud of your children, you’ve done a great job!)
En la reunión de trabajo, siéntanse cómodos para expresar sus ideas. (In the work meeting, feel comfortable expressing your ideas.)
Cuando viajes, siéntete libre de probar nuevas comidas y culturas. (When traveling, feel free to try new foods and cultures.)
En esta fiesta, siéntanse como en su propia casa y diviértanse. (At this party, feel at home and have fun.)
Después de un día duro, siéntete libre de relajarte y desconectar. (After a hard day, feel free to relax and unwind.)
En este retiro espiritual, siéntanse en paz y armonía con la naturaleza. (In this spiritual retreat, feel at peace and harmony with nature.)
En esta ocasión especial, siéntete feliz y celebra tus logros. (On this special occasion, feel happy and celebrate your achievements.)
Conjugations with English Translations
Conjugations of Sentirse (to feel) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Yo — | — |
| Tú siéntete | Feel |
| Él / Ella / Usted siéntase | Feel |
| Nosotros / Nosotras sintámonos | Let’s feel |
| Vosotros / Vosotras sentíos | Feel |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes siéntanse | Feel |
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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.