Sentirse (en. Feel)

/senˈtirse/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To perceive moods or physical conditions.
I feel happy when I am with my friends.
Me siento feliz cuando estoy con mis amigos.
To experience a specific sensation.
She feels tired after work.
Ella se siente cansada después del trabajo.
To feel or realize something at an internal level.
We feel grateful for what we have.
Nos sentimos agradecidos por lo que tenemos.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

to feel good
to be in a positive emotional or physical state.
sentirse bien
to feel bad
to be in a negative emotional or physical state.
sentirse mal
to feel at home
to feel comfort and familiarity in a place.
sentirse como en casa

Related Words

sensation
perception of stimuli in the body or emotions.
sensación
emotion
affective response to an event or situation.
emoción
sense
ability to perceive stimuli.
sentido

Slang Meanings

To feel in the groove
Today I feel in the groove and everything is going well for me.
Hoy me siento en la onda y todo me está saliendo bien.
To feel fantastic
After a vacation, I feel fantastic.
Después de unas vacaciones, me siento de rechupete.