Sentir vs. Sentirse

The word 'sentirte' is the base verb 'sentir' combined with the pronoun 'te' (you, informal). This form is used when the verb 'to feel' follows another conjugated verb (like 'debes' or 'quiero') or a preposition (like 'para' or 'antes de').

Reflexive Infinitive Structure

The core verb 'sentir' is irregular. The 'e' in the stem changes to 'ie' in most present tense forms (e.g., 'te sientes'), but not in the 'nosotros' or 'vosotros' forms (e.g., 'nos sentimos').

The Stem Change

When using 'sentirte' after a conjugated verb (like 'puedes'), you have a choice. You can attach the 'te' to the end ('puedes sentirte') OR put it before the conjugated verb ('te puedes sentir'). Both are correct!

Placement is Flexible

Extremely common, used whenever you talk about how someone (informal 'you') is feeling.

Learn the meaning of the Spanish reflexive verb form 'sentirte' (to feel yourself, informal 'you'). Includes simple grammar explanations, stem-changing conjugation (e>ie), and practical examples for all learners.

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Complete Conjugation Tables

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

future

imperfect

conditional

preterite

imperative

negative

affirmative

subjunctive

present

imperfect

Practice Conjugations