sentidos
“sentidos” means “senses” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
senses
Also: meanings
📝 In Action
Tenemos cinco sentidos: vista, oído, tacto, gusto y olfato.
A1We have five senses: sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell.
Todos mis sentidos estaban alerta durante la tormenta.
A2All my senses were alert during the storm.
Esa palabra tiene varios sentidos diferentes.
B1That word has several different meanings.
sensible
Also: deeply felt
📝 In Action
Los chicos fueron muy sentidos al disculparse por el error.
B1The boys were very sensible/sincere when apologizing for the mistake.
Sus agradecimientos fueron muy sentidos; podías notar su emoción.
B2Their thanks were deeply felt; you could notice their emotion.
Siempre actúan de forma sensata y con sentidos propósitos.
C1They always act sensibly and with prudent intentions.
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: sentidos
Question 1 of 2
Which English word best translates 'sentidos' when describing a person's apology?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes directly from the Latin verb *sentire*, meaning 'to feel, perceive, or sense.' This root is the source of both the Spanish noun for physical senses and the adjective describing deep feeling or prudence.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is 'sentidos' different from 'sentimiento'?
'Sentidos' refers to the physical senses (sight, touch) or actions that are sensible/sincere. 'Sentimiento' (singular) or 'sentimientos' (plural) refers specifically to emotional states, like sadness, joy, or love.
Is 'sentidos' ever used as a verb?
Yes, but only as a past participle in compound verb forms (like 'he sentido' - 'I have felt'). The word 'sentidos' itself is the plural masculine form of this past participle, which functions as a noun or an adjective.