Italian · Everyday Verbs
"to feel" in Italian: sentire
sentire
Note: also: sentirsi
To feel in Italian is sentire (sen-TEE-reh). Mi sento bene means I feel well. Sento freddo means I feel cold. Senti? can mean do you hear/feel that?
Morning check
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How to pronounce sentire
Say it
sen-TEE-reh
/senˈti.re/
Sentire stresses TEE: sen-TEE-reh. Mi sento is mee SEN-toh. Soft s.
"to feel" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| sentire | to feel / to hear Body, emotion, sound. | Body, emotion, sound. |
| mi sento | I feel (myself) How are you feeling. | How are you feeling. |
| sento / senti / sente | I / you / he-she feel(s)/hear(s) Present singular. | Present singular. |
| come ti senti? | how do you feel? Check-in. | Check-in. |
How to use sentire in real life
- 1Morning check
Come ti senti oggi?
How do you feel today?
Ti senti from sentirsi.
- 2Drafty room
Sento freddo vicino alla finestra.
I feel cold near the window.
Sento conjugation.
- 3After rest
Mi sento meglio dopo un po' di sonno.
I feel better after some sleep.
Mi sento counts.
Mistakes English speakers make with sentire
Incorrect: Io sentire bene.
Correct: Mi sento bene.
Conjugate; use mi sento for how you feel.
Incorrect: Il sentiero mi piace (for this verb)
Correct: Mi sento bene.
Sentiero (path) and sentimento do not count for sentire.
Good to know
Come ti senti? is the caring check-in after illness or bad news. Sento also covers hearing—context decides. Keep il sentiero (path) and il sentimento (feeling noun) off this page; conjugate sentire instead.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Checking on a friend after a cold
ChatPal
Come ti senti stamattina?
How do you feel this morning?
You
Mi sento meglio, grazie.
I feel better, thanks.
ChatPal
Se senti ancora stanchezza, resta a casa.
If you still feel tiredness, stay home.
You
Ok, oggi lavoro da remoto.
Ok, today I'll work remotely.
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FAQ
Common questions about "to feel" in Italian
How do you feel?
Come ti senti?
I feel well?
Mi sento bene.
I feel cold?
Sento freddo / ho freddo.
Does sentimento count?
No—use verb forms like sento / mi sento.
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