Sentia (en. Felt)
/senˈtia/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To express an internal perception or emotion.
I felt a great sadness when I remembered those moments.
Yo sentía una gran tristeza al recordar aquellos momentos.
To experience physical or emotional sensations.
When I hear that song, I always felt nostalgia.
Cuando escucho esa canción, siempre sentía nostalgia.
To reflect a mood or emotional disposition.
She felt joy upon receiving the news.
Ella sentía alegría al recibir la noticia.
Etymology
From Latin 'sentire', which means 'to perceive' or 'to feel'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to feel that
To express an opinion or perception about something.
sentir que
to feel sorry
To experience sadness or compassion for someone.
sentir pena
to feel embarrassed
To experience emotional discomfort due to something that happened.
sentir vergüenza
Related Words
sentir
To perceive with the senses or to experience an emotion.
sentir
sentimiento
An emotional state experienced in response to an event.
sentimiento
Slang Meanings
To feel something intense.
That song always felt me deep in my heart.
Esa canción siempre me sentía en el fondo del corazón.
To be in tune with the emotions of others.
With her, I always felt what she feels.
Con ella, siempre sentía lo que ella siente.