Siento (en. I feel)

/ˈsjento/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To experience a sensation or emotion.

I feel joy every time I see you.

Siento alegría cada vez que te veo.

To manifest or express an emotion, usually of pain or sadness.

I am very sorry for the loss of your friend.

Siento mucho la pérdida de tu amigo.

To adopt a physical position in relation to something.

I sit in the dining chair.

Siento en la silla del comedor.

From Latin 'sentio', which means 'to perceive' or 'to feel'.

I'm sorry.

Expression of apology or compassion.

lo siento

I feel that...

Used to express a personal opinion or feeling.

siento que

I feel an emptiness.

To feel a significant emotional or physical absence.

siento un vacío

feel

To experience sensations or emotions.

sentir

feeling

Emotional state or affection.

sentimiento

sensation

Perception caused by external stimuli.

sensación

To feel something very strongly.

When I saw my ex, I felt a spark.

Cuando vi a mi ex, sentí un chispazo.

To experience nostalgia or melancholy.

When I hear that song, I feel very nostalgic.

Al escuchar esa canción, me siento muy nostálgico.