sentidos
/sen-TEE-dohs/
senses
In this context, "sentidos" refers to the five physical senses.
sentidos(noun)
senses
?The five physical senses (sight, smell, etc.)
meanings
?Plural of 'sentido' when referring to definitions or interpretations
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Masculine Plural
Even though 'vista' (sight) is feminine, the general concept of 'senses' is treated as masculine plural in Spanish.
⭐ Usage Tips
Use with 'Estar' or 'Tener'
You usually use the verb 'tener' (to have) when talking about possessing senses, or 'estar' (to be) when describing the state of the senses (e.g., 'están alerta').
When used as an adjective, "sentidos" means sensible, wise, or prudent.
sentidos(adjective)
sensible
?Wise, prudent, thoughtful
deeply felt
?Sincere, heartfelt (usually describing emotions or condolences)
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Agreement is Key
When 'sentidos' is used as an adjective, it must match the thing it describes. Since this form is masculine plural, it describes masculine plural nouns (e.g., 'propósitos sentidos').
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Noun and Adjective
Mistake: "Using 'sientos' (a non-existent word) instead of 'sentidos' for senses."
Correction: Always use 'los sentidos' for the five physical senses.
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal Contexts
The meaning 'deeply felt' is often found in formal written communication, like letters of sympathy or formal thank you notes.
✏️ 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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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.