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sentimientos

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nounmA1

feelings?emotional states,emotions?general term for emotional reactions

Also:sentiments?formal or literary term

📝 In Action

No puedo ocultar mis sentimientos hacia ella.

I can't hide my feelings for her.

¿Cuáles son tus sentimientos sobre este nuevo plan?

What are your feelings (or thoughts) about this new plan?

Expresar los sentimientos es vital para la salud mental.

Expressing emotions is vital for mental health.

Word Connections

Synonyms

emociones (emotions)
afectos (affections)

Antonyms

racionalidad (rationality)

Common Collocations

herir los sentimientos – to hurt one's feelings
mostrar sus sentimientos – to show one's feelings

Idioms & Expressions

tener sentimientos encontrados – to have mixed feelings (to feel conflicting emotions)

💡 Grammar Points

Always Plural

Even when referring to the general concept of 'emotion,' the plural 'sentimientos' is often used, similar to how we use 'emotions' in English.

Gender Check

This is a masculine plural noun, so it must be paired with masculine plural words, like 'los sentimientos' (the feelings) or 'muchos sentimientos' (many feelings).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Feeling vs. Sensation

Mistake: "Using 'sensaciones' when you mean 'sentimientos.'"

Correction: 'Sensación' is usually for physical feelings (like 'a tingly sensation'). Use 'sentimientos' only for emotional states.

⭐ Usage Tips

The Root Verb

Remember the related verb 'sentir' (to feel). If you can say 'I feel X' in English, you'll likely use a form of 'sentir' or the noun 'sentimientos' in Spanish.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: sentimientos

Question 1 of 2

Which Spanish word would you use to describe a physical ache in your leg, NOT an emotional state?

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Word Family

sentimiento(feeling (singular noun)) - noun

sentir(to feel) - verb

sensible(sensitive) - adjective

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'sentimiento' the same as 'sentimientos'?

Yes, they mean the same thing, but 'sentimiento' is the singular form (a single feeling), and 'sentimientos' is the plural (many feelings/emotions). In Spanish, people often talk about 'los sentimientos' (the feelings) even when referring to a general emotional experience.

How is 'sentimientos' different from 'emociones'?

They are often interchangeable. However, 'sentimientos' usually implies a deeper, more sustained, internal emotional state (like love or grief), while 'emociones' often refers to a more sudden or reactive state (like surprise or fear).