The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Sentirse is used to give direct orders or instructions related to feeling a certain way, for example: Siéntete cómodo en mi casa. (Feel comfortable in my house.)

This verb follows the e to ie stem-changing pattern in certain conjugations. The stem vowel e changes to ie in all forms except nosotros and vosotros.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Sentirse (to feel) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Latin American Spanish):

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, Siéntete mejor. (Feel better.)

To experience a sensation: For example, Siéntete la brisa fresca. (Feel the cool breeze.)

To perceive oneself in a certain way: For example, Siéntete orgulloso de tus logros. (Feel proud of your achievements.)

To make oneself comfortable (colloquial): For example, Siéntete como en tu casa. (Make yourself at home, literally “Feel like in your house”.)

To feel up to doing something (colloquial): For example, ¿Te sientes para salir esta noche? (Do you feel up to going out tonight?)

To feel confident or daring (colloquial, rude): For example, Siéntete cabrón y hazlo. (Feel like a badass and do it.)

Examples

Examples of Sentirse in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Siéntete como en casa! (Make yourself at home!)

Por favor, siéntase cómodo y relájese. (Please, make yourself comfortable and relax.)

Amigos, sintámonos orgullosos de nuestros logros. (Friends, let’s feel proud of our achievements.)

Compañeros, siéntanse libres de expresar sus opiniones. (Colleagues, feel free to express your opinions.)

Después de un día estresante, siéntete tranquilo y descansa. (After a stressful day, feel calm and rest.)

En esta reunión familiar, sintámonos agradecidos por estar juntos. (At this family gathering, let’s feel grateful to be together.)

Mamá, siéntete orgullosa de tus hijos. ¡Lo has hecho muy bien! (Mom, feel proud of your children. You’ve done a great job!)

En este retiro espiritual, siéntanse en paz y conectados con su ser interior. (At this spiritual retreat, feel at peace and connected with your inner self.)

Ante esta oportunidad laboral, siéntete confiado y demuestra tus habilidades. (With this job opportunity, feel confident and showcase your skills.)

Queridos amigos, sintámonos felices de celebrar juntos este cumpleaños. (Dear friends, let’s feel happy to celebrate this birthday together.)

En esta nueva etapa, siéntanse motivados para alcanzar sus metas. (In this new stage, feel motivated to achieve your goals.)

Después de tanto esfuerzo, siéntete satisfecho con tus logros. (After so much effort, feel satisfied with your achievements.)

En este momento difícil, siéntanse apoyados por sus seres queridos. (In this difficult time, feel supported by your loved ones.)

Ante este desafío, sintámonos valientes y enfrentémoslo juntos. (Facing this challenge, let’s feel brave and face it together.)

En esta celebración, siéntanse bienvenidos y disfruten de la fiesta. (At this celebration, feel welcome and enjoy the party.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Sentirse (to feel) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Latin American 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.