Sentido (en. Sense)

/sen'tido/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Ability to understand or perceive something.
She has a great sense of justice.
Ella tiene un gran sentido de la justicia.
Direction or orientation.
The direction of movement is north.
El sentido de la marcha es hacia el norte.
Meaning or interpretation.
The meaning of the sentence is confusing.
El sentido de la frase es confuso.

Etymology

From Latin 'sensĭtus', meaning 'that which is felt'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

common sense
Judgment or understanding that most people have.
sentido común
to make sense
To be logical or reasonable.
tener sentido
to make sense
To be understandable or clear.
hacer sentido

Related Words

sense of life
Reflection on the purpose of existence.
sentido de la vida
figurative sense
Non-literal interpretation of words.
sentido figurado

Slang Meanings

Sense of belonging
In the group, we all share a sense of belonging.
En el grupo, todos compartimos un sentido de pertenencia.
Sense of humor
She has a very sharp sense of humor.
Ella tiene un sentido del humor muy agudo.