Sentimos (en. Feel)

/senˈtimos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To express an emotion or sensation.
We felt great joy upon receiving the news.
Sentimos mucha alegría al recibir la noticia.
To perceive something through the senses.
We feel the cold of winter on our skin.
Sentimos el frío del invierno en la piel.
To regret or feel sorrow for something.
We feel the loss of our friend.
Sentimos la pérdida de nuestro amigo.

Etymology

From the Latin 'sentire', which means 'to perceive' or 'to feel'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

we feel very sorry
Expression of sorrow or condolence.
sentimos mucho
we do not feel
Indicates that there is no feeling of guilt or regret for an action.
no sentimos
we feel the flavor
Indicates the perception of a specific taste.
sentimos el sabor

Related Words

sensation
Perception that results from the stimulation of the senses.
sensación
emotion
Affective state that can be positive or negative.
emoción
to feel
To be aware of something emotional or physical.
sentir

Slang Meanings

We feel sorrow for a negative situation.
Today at work, we felt a lot of pressure.
Hoy en el trabajo, sentimos mucho la presión.
To experience something intensely.
When I heard the song, we felt a great connection.
Cuando escuché la canción, sentimos una gran conexión.