Sentida (en. Sincere)

/senˈti.ða/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
It refers to a deep or intense feeling.
His speech was so heartfelt that it moved all those present.
Su discurso fue tan sentido que conmovió a todos los asistentes.
Describes something that is expressed with great emotion.
He dedicated a heartfelt letter to his mother on her birthday.
Le dedicó una carta sentida a su madre en su cumpleaños.
Indicates a genuine emotional response.
The farewell was very heartfelt among the friends.
La despedida fue muy sentida entre los amigos.

Etymology

Comes from the verb 'sentir', which has its origin in the Latin 'sentire'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

heartfelt
Expression that indicates a genuine and deep feeling.
sentida de corazón
to find oneself in a heartfelt situation
To be in a circumstance that provokes intense emotions.
encontrarse en una situación sentida
to act sincerely
To act with sincerity and authentic emotions.
actuar de forma sentida

Related Words

to feel
To perceive through the senses or to experience emotions.
sentir
feeling
Emotional state experienced in response to a situation.
sentimiento
sense
Ability to feel, understand, or interpret.
sentido

Slang Meanings

Common sense applied to emotional situations.
Sometimes, you need a bit of heartfelt understanding to grasp what really matters.
A veces, hay que tener un poco de sentida para entender lo que realmente importa.