Spanish · Everyday Verbs
"to feel" in Spanish: sentir
sentir
To feel in Spanish is sentir. Say me siento bien and ¿Cómo te sientes? Present changes e to ie: siento, sientes.
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How to pronounce sentir
Say it
sen-TEER / SYEN-toh
/sen.ˈtiɾ/
sen-TEER. Me siento is SYEN-toh. The ie is one syllable: syen.
"to feel" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| sentir | to feel Dictionary infinitive. | Dictionary infinitive. |
| me siento | I feel Emotions and health; e→ie. | Emotions and health; e→ie. |
| ¿cómo te sientes? | how do you feel? Check-in. | Check-in. |
| lo siento | I'm sorry Apology (fixed phrase). | Apology (fixed phrase). |
| ustedes se sienten | you all feel Latin American plural you. | Latin American plural you. |
How to use sentir in real life
- 1Health check
Hoy me siento mejor, gracias.
Today I feel better, thanks.
Me siento from sentir.
- 2Ask a friend
¿Cómo te sientes después del viaje?
How do you feel after the trip?
Sientes is stem-changed.
- 3Cold room
Siento un poco de frío aquí.
I feel a bit of cold here.
Siento can mean I feel (a sensation).
Mistakes English speakers make with sentir
Incorrect: Yo sento bien.
Correct: Me siento bien.
Stem change and reflexive: me siento from sentir.
Incorrect: Me siento de feliz.
Correct: Me siento feliz.
No de before the adjective after sentirse.
Good to know
Me siento… is the default for mood and health. Lo siento means I'm sorry, not I feel it. ¿Cómo te sientes? is a caring check-in.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
After a long day
ChatPal
¿Cómo te sientes ahora?
How do you feel now?
You
Me siento cansado, pero bien.
I feel tired, but okay.
ChatPal
Entiendo. Yo también me siento pesado.
I get it. I also feel heavy/tired.
You
Vamos a descansar un rato.
Let's rest a bit.
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FAQ
Common questions about "to feel" in Spanish
How do I say I feel?
Me siento…
Why siento not sento?
Present e→ie: siento, sientes, siente.
Lo siento?
Fixed phrase for I'm sorry, from sentir.
How do you pronounce me siento?
meh SYEN-toh; ie like syen.
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