Sintiera (en. Felt)

/sinˈtjeɾa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To express an emotional or physical perception.
If I felt more love, I would tell you.
Si sintiera más amor, te lo diría.
To experience a sensation or feeling.
If I felt fear, I would admit it.
Si sintiera miedo, lo admitiría.
To perceive something through the senses.
Even if I didn't feel the pain, I knew I was hurt.
Aunque no sintiera el dolor, sabía que estaba herido.

Etymology

It derives from the Latin 'sentīre', which means 'to feel'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

whether I felt it or not
It refers to the acceptance of a situation regardless of personal feelings.
sintiera o no sintiera

Related Words

feeling
Emotional or affective state.
sentimiento
sensation
Perception provoked by a stimulus.
sensación

Slang Meanings

To feel something intensely.
Today I feel so good that I felt like I was flying.
Hoy me siento tan bien que sintiera que vuelo.
To be emotionally connected with someone.
Sometimes, I tell my friends that I felt their sadness.
A veces, le digo a mis amigos que sintiera su tristeza.