Senté (en. I sat down)

/senˈte/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Perceiving sensations through the senses.
I felt the cold wind on my face.
Sentí el frío del viento en mi cara.
Experiencing an emotion or an emotional state.
I felt joy when I saw my friends.
Sentí alegría al ver a mis amigos.
To opine or believe about something.
I felt that it was the right decision.
Sentí que era la decisión correcta.

Etymology

Derived from Latin 'sentire', which means 'to perceive' or 'to experience'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

common sense
Ability to understand things in a logical and sensible way.
sentido común
to have good sense
To be able to judge things correctly.
tener buen sentido
to make sense of
To clarify the meaning of something.
dar sentido a

Related Words

to feel
Verb that means to experience sensations or emotions.
sentir
sensation
Perception produced by a stimulus in the senses.
sensación

Slang Meanings

To feel something intense or overwhelming.
When I heard that song, I felt everything a thousand times.
Cuando escuché esa canción, sentí todo a mil.
To feel romantic or sexual attraction.
Since I saw him, I felt a spark.
Desde que lo vi, sentí un flechazo.