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

This is a stem-changing verb, where the ‘e’ changes to ‘ie’ in all subjunctive forms except nosotros/nosotras and vos.

Conjugations

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

The present subjunctive of sentirse is used to express wishes, desires, doubts, or uncertainty about feelings or sensations in the present tense.

To feel a certain way: For example, Espero que te sientas mejor pronto. (I hope you feel better soon.) This is the most common meaning, referring to physical or emotional sensations.

To feel like doing something: For example, No me siento con ganas de salir esta noche. (I don’t feel like going out tonight.) This usage expresses a lack of desire or motivation.

To seem or appear (colloquial): For example, Se siente que va a llover. (It feels like it’s going to rain.) This informal usage describes an impression or intuition.

To feel offended (rude): For example, ¿Qué te pasa, idiota? ¿Te sentís muy gracioso? (What’s wrong with you, idiot? Do you feel very funny?) This rude usage expresses taking offense at someone’s behavior.

Examples

Examples of Sentirse in the Subjunctive Mood

Espero que te sientas mejor después de descansar un poco. (I hope you feel better after resting a bit.)

¿Te sientes preparado para el viaje? (Do you feel ready for the trip?)

Si te sientes mal, es mejor que te quedes en casa y descanses. (If you’re feeling unwell, it’s better to stay home and rest.)

Cuando se sienta mejor, podemos salir a caminar un rato. (When they feel better, we can go out for a walk.)

¿Cómo te sientes con respecto a la nueva política de la empresa? (How do you feel about the company’s new policy?)

Aunque la situación sea difícil, espero que te sientas con fuerzas para superarla. (Although the situation is difficult, I hope you feel strong enough to overcome it.)

No se sienta mal por pedir ayuda cuando la necesite. (Don’t feel bad about asking for help when you need it.)

Cuando se sienta más tranquilo, podemos discutir el asunto con calma. (When you feel calmer, we can discuss the matter calmly.)

¿Te sientes con ganas de salir a cenar esta noche? (Do you feel like going out for dinner tonight?)

Espero que se sienta mejor pronto, la gripe puede ser muy dura. (I hope you feel better soon, the flu can be really tough.)

No te sientas mal por tomar un descanso de vez en cuando. (Don’t feel bad about taking a break every now and then.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Sentirse (to feel) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Latin American 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.