Sintió (en. Felt)

sin-ti-ó

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To experience a sensation or emotion.
He felt fear when he saw the horror movie.
Él sintió miedo cuando vio la película de terror.
To perceive something through the senses.
She felt the cold on her skin.
Ella sintió el frío en la piel.
To have an emotional experience.
He felt sadness when remembering his friend.
Sintió tristeza al recordar a su amigo.

Etymology

From the verb sentir, from Latin 'sentīre'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to feel cold
To experience a low temperature.
sentir frío
to feel pain
To experience physical or emotional discomfort.
sentir dolor
to feel guilt
To have a feeling of responsibility for a mistake.
sentir culpa

Related Words

sentir
To experience sensations or emotions.
sentir
sensación
Perception that is received through the senses.
sensación
emoción
Affective state that is manifested with physical reactions.
emoción

Slang Meanings

To feel something in the context of love.
When he saw her, he felt butterflies in his stomach.
Cuando la vi, sintió mariposas en el estómago.
To feel nostalgia.
When he heard that song, he felt a longing for the past.
Al escuchar esa canción, sintió un anhelo por el pasado.