Siente (en. Feel)
/sjen.te/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To experience sensations or emotions.
She feels great joy when receiving good news.
Ella siente una gran alegría al recibir buenas noticias.
To be aware of something.
He feels the cold in the room.
Él siente el frío que hace en la habitación.
To manifest or externalize emotions or moods.
He feels no remorse for what he did.
No siente remordimientos por lo que hizo.
Etymology
From the Latin 'sentīre', meaning 'to perceive' or 'to experience sensations.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
I’m very sorry.
Expression of condolence or sorrow.
siento mucho
Feel good.
Indicates that something is pleasant.
siente bien
Doesn't feel anything.
It is used to express insensitivity to something.
no siente nada
Related Words
feeling
State resulting from the experience of emotions.
sentimiento
sensation
Perception that one obtains through the senses.
sensación
to feel
Verb that expresses the action of experiencing sensations.
sentir
Slang Meanings
To feel in a figurative sense.
When he says he feels the music, he means he deeply enjoys it.
Cuando dice que siente la música, se refiere a que la disfruta profundamente.
Feel as a synonym for to understand.
I don't feel what you're saying; I need more explanation.
No siento lo que estás diciendo, necesito más explicación.