Feelings vs. Opinions

Sientes is the form of 'sentir' you use when talking to one person you know well, like a friend or family member (the 'tú' form).

The 'You' Form for Friends

Notice how the 'e' in the original verb 'sentir' changes to 'ie' to become 'sientes'. This happens for most 'who' forms (I, you, he, she, they) in the present tense.

A Shape-Shifting Verb (e → ie)

When talking about your general state of being (happy, sad, sick), add 'te' before the verb: '¿Cómo te sientes?' (How do you feel?). This is very common.

Use 'sentirse' for how you are

Extremely common. Used daily to ask and talk about feelings and physical sensations.

When you want to say 'you are sorry', you often say 'lo sientes'. The 'lo' is a tiny word that means 'it', so you're literally saying 'you feel it' or 'you are sorry about it'. This is the same pattern used in the famous phrase 'Lo siento' (I'm sorry).

The Magic of 'Lo'

Very common, especially as part of the phrase 'lo siento' (I'm sorry).

Learn the meaning of 'sientes' in Spanish. See full conjugations for the verb 'sentir', examples for 'you feel' and 'you are sorry', and common usage tips for this essential verb.

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Complete Conjugation Tables

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indicative

present

preterite

imperfect

future

conditional

subjunctive

present

imperfect

imperative

affirmative

negative

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