Sentimiento (en. Feeling)

/sen.tiˈmen.to/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Affective state that a person feels.
She expressed her feeling of sadness.
Ella expresó su sentimiento de tristeza.
Impression or opinion that something causes.
The general feeling at the meeting was one of optimism.
El sentimiento general en la reunión fue de optimismo.
Sensation or perception regarding a matter.
His feeling about the situation is very clear.
Su sentimiento acerca de la situación es muy claro.

Etymology

From Latin 'sentimentum', which comes from 'sentire', meaning 'to feel'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

conflicting feelings
State in which a person experiences emotional conflicts.
sentimiento encontrado
feeling of guilt
Emotion that a person feels for having done something they consider wrong.
sentimiento de culpa
feeling of belonging
Sense of being part of a group or community.
sentimiento de pertenencia

Related Words

feel
To experience an emotion or sensation.
sentir
sense
Ability to perceive or understand.
sentido
sensitivity
Ability to feel and perceive emotions intensely.
sensibilidad

Slang Meanings

Feeling of melancholy or sadness
I was in a feeling vibe after listening to that song.
Estaba en un rollo de sentimiento después de escuchar esa canción.
Intense romantic feeling
He is in a feeling moment with his partner.
Está en un momento de sentimiento con su pareja.