The subjuntivo presente of Sentirse is used to express wishes, emotions, doubts or uncertainties about oneself, for example: Espero que te sientas mejor pronto. (I hope you feel better soon.)

This verb follows the e to ie stem-changing pattern in the subjunctive mood, where the e in the stem changes to ie in all forms except nosotros and vosotros.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Sentirse (to feel) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Castilian Spanish):

Sentirse generally means “to feel” in English, but has several different meanings in the Subjunctive Mood, some of which might surprise you.

To feel physically or emotionally: for example, Que te sientas mejor (May you feel better).

To feel like doing something: for example, Que te sientas con ganas de salir (That you feel like going out).

To feel a certain way about something: for example, Que te sientas orgulloso de tus logros (That you feel proud of your achievements).

To feel comfortable or at ease: for example, Que te sientas como en casa (That you feel at home).

To feel capable or able: for example, Que te sientas capaz de hacerlo (That you feel capable of doing it).

Colloquial usage (es-ES): Que te sientas un crack (That you feel like a pro/expert).

Examples

Examples of Sentirse in the Subjunctive Mood

Espero que te sientas mejor después de tomar el medicamento. (I hope you feel better after taking the medicine.)

Es importante que nos sintamos cómodos en nuestro entorno laboral. (It’s important that we feel comfortable in our work environment.)

Aunque no se sienta bien, debe asistir a la reunión. (Even if he doesn’t feel well, he should attend the meeting.)

Ojalá que os sintáis bienvenidos en nuestra ciudad. (I hope you feel welcome in our city.)

El entrenador quiere que los jugadores se sientan motivados antes del partido. (The coach wants the players to feel motivated before the game.)

A menos que me sienta con más energía, no iré al gimnasio hoy. (Unless I feel more energetic, I won’t go to the gym today.)

Es fundamental que los empleados se sientan valorados en su trabajo. (It’s essential that employees feel valued at their job.)

Cuando viajo, prefiero alojarme en lugares donde me sienta como en casa. (When I travel, I prefer to stay in places where I feel at home.)

Aunque la situación sea difícil, espero que te sientas apoyado por tus amigos. (Although the situation is difficult, I hope you feel supported by your friends.)

Para tener éxito, es crucial que los estudiantes se sientan motivados a aprender. (For students to be successful, it’s crucial that they feel motivated to learn.)

Independientemente de los resultados, lo importante es que os sintáis orgullosos de vuestro esfuerzo. (Regardless of the results, what’s important is that you feel proud of your effort.)

Antes de tomar una decisión importante, es recomendable que te sientas seguro de tu elección. (Before making an important decision, it’s advisable that you feel confident in your choice.)

Para progresar en su carrera, es esencial que los profesionales se sientan desafiados y motivados. (For professionals to progress in their careers, it’s essential that they feel challenged and motivated.)

Aunque la tarea parezca abrumadora, espero que nos sintamos capaces de completarla juntos. (Although the task seems overwhelming, I hope we feel capable of completing it together.)

Es importante que los padres se sientan involucrados en la educación de sus hijos. (It’s important that parents feel involved in their children’s education.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Sentirse (to feel) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Subjunctive mood is also known as the Simple Subjunctive, Subjunctive Present, or Present Subjunctive Mood in English, and as Presente de Subjuntivo, Subjuntivo Presente, Presente del Modo Subjuntivo, or Tiempo Presente del Subjuntivo in Spanish.