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sentimos

sen-TEE-mossenˈtimos

“sentimos” means “we feel” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

we feel, we sense

Also: we regret
VerbA1irregular (stem-changing E>IE, but regular in nosotros) ir
Two simple storybook characters, a boy and a girl, sitting side-by-side on a couch, smiling and wrapped together in a single large, warm, red blanket, illustrating the sensation of feeling.
infinitivesentir
gerundsintiendo
past Participlesentido

📝 In Action

Todos los días sentimos mucha presión en el trabajo.

A1

Every day we feel a lot of pressure at work.

Sentimos que esta es la decisión correcta, ¿no crees?

A2

We feel that this is the correct decision, don't you think?

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • percibimos (we perceive)
  • notamos (we notice)

Common Collocations

  • sentimos dolor – we feel pain
  • sentimos alegría – we feel joy

we are sorry

Also: we sympathize
VerbA2idiomatic usage irneutral/formal
A simple storybook illustration showing two children. One child has a slightly distressed expression. The second child gently places a hand on the first child's shoulder in a gesture of sincere sympathy.

📝 In Action

Sentimos mucho su pérdida. Era una gran persona.

A2

We are very sorry for your loss. He/She was a great person.

Desde la compañía, sentimos las molestias causadas por la demora.

B1

From the company, we regret the inconvenience caused by the delay.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • lamentamos (we regret)
  • pedimos disculpas (we apologize)

Common Collocations

  • sentimos las molestias – we regret the inconvenience
  • lo sentimos mucho – we are very sorry

Indicative

Present

yosiento
túsientes
él/ella/ustedsiente
nosotrossentimos
vosotrossentís
ellos/ellas/ustedessienten

Imperfect

yosentía
túsentías
él/ella/ustedsentía
nosotrossentíamos
vosotrossentíais
ellos/ellas/ustedessentían

Preterite

yosentí
túsentiste
él/ella/ustedsintió
nosotrossentimos
vosotrossentisteis
ellos/ellas/ustedessintieron

Subjunctive

Present Subjunctive

yosienta
túsientas
él/ella/ustedsienta
nosotrossintamos
vosotrossintáis
ellos/ellas/ustedessientan

Imperfect Subjunctive

yosintiera
túsintieras
él/ella/ustedsintiera
nosotrossintiéramos
vosotrossintierais
ellos/ellas/ustedessintieran
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Words that translate to "sentimos" in Spanish:

we feel→we regret→we sense→we sympathize→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: sentimos

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'sentimos' to talk about a completed action in the past?

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👥 Word Family▼
🎵 Rhymes▼
vivimosdormimos
📚 Etymology▼

Comes directly from the Latin verb *sentīre*, meaning 'to feel, perceive, or sense.' The meaning has remained remarkably consistent over centuries.

First recorded: Old Spanish (around the 13th century)

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: sentiamoPortuguese: sentimos

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I tell if 'sentimos' means 'we feel' (present) or 'we felt' (past)?

You rely entirely on context. If the sentence includes a time marker like 'ahora' (now) or 'siempre' (always), it's present. If it includes 'anoche' (last night) or 'la semana pasada' (last week), it's past (preterite).

Is 'sentimos' a polite way to apologize?

Yes, saying 'Lo sentimos' or 'Sentimos las molestias' is a very common and professional way for a group (like a company or family) to express regret or apologize.