Sen (en. Lake)

sen

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
The act of feeling or experiencing sensations.
The sense is fundamental to the way we perceive the world.
El sen es fundamental para la manera en que percibimos el mundo.
The ability to perceive stimuli through the senses.
The sense of smell is important in gastronomy.
El sen del olfato es importante en la gastronomía.

Etymology

The term comes from the Latin 'sensus', which means 'sense' or 'perception'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to make use of the senses
To use the sensory faculties to perceive something.
hacer uso de los sentidos
to be unaware
To have no perception or to be unaware of something.
no tener sen
to have good sense
To have a good capacity for perception or intuition.
tener buen sen

Related Words

sense
Quality of that which can be felt or experienced.
sentido
sensitivity
The ability of a person to perceive or feel emotions and stimuli.
sensibilidad

Slang Meanings

Intense sensation of something.
That concert gave me an incredible sense.
Ese concierto me dio un sen increíble.
To be in tune with emotions.
He always has good sense with people.
Siempre tiene buen sen con las personas.