sentimos
/sen-TEE-mos/
we feel
Sentimos (we feel) the comfort of a warm blanket.
sentimos(Verb)
we feel
?current emotion or sensation
,we sense
?perception
we regret
?expressing apology/sorrow (see Definition 2)
📝 In Action
Todos los días sentimos mucha presión en el trabajo.
A1Every day we feel a lot of pressure at work.
Sentimos que esta es la decisión correcta, ¿no crees?
A2We feel that this is the correct decision, don't you think?
💡 Grammar Points
The Identical Form Trap
The form 'sentimos' is special because it means both 'we feel' (Present Tense) and 'we felt' (Past Tense, Preterite). You must use context or a time word (like 'ayer' or 'hoy') to know which one is meant.
Sentir vs. Sentirse
Use 'sentimos' (from sentir) when you feel something external or an emotion directed outward (We feel the cold/We feel that...). Use 'nos sentimos' (from sentirse) when describing your internal state (We feel good/bad).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting the Stem Change Rule
Mistake: "The verb *sentir* is stem-changing (E changes to IE in most forms), but 'nosotros' and 'vosotros' are the exceptions that keep the 'e': 'sentimos' (correct) not 'sientimos' (incorrect)."
Correction:
⭐ Usage Tips
Context is Key for Time
If you are unsure if someone means 'we feel' or 'we felt,' listen for time markers. If they say 'Ayer sentimos...' they mean 'we felt.' If they say 'Ahora sentimos...' they mean 'we feel.'
Sentimos (we are sorry) when we express sympathy.
sentimos(Verb)
we are sorry
?expressing apology or sympathy
we sympathize
?expressing shared distress
📝 In Action
Sentimos mucho su pérdida. Era una gran persona.
A2We are very sorry for your loss. He/She was a great person.
Desde la compañía, sentimos las molestias causadas por la demora.
B1From the company, we regret the inconvenience caused by the delay.
💡 Grammar Points
The Apology Formula
When used this way, 'sentimos' is almost always followed by 'mucho' (very) or a noun describing the thing you are sorry about, like 'las molestias' (the inconvenience).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the Reflexive Form to Apologize
Mistake: "Do not say 'Nos sentimos su pérdida' (We feel ourselves your loss). The verb *sentirse* is for internal state. Use the non-reflexive 'Sentimos su pérdida' (We regret/sympathize with your loss)."
Correction:
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal Apology
This is a more formal and professional way to apologize on behalf of a group than simply saying 'pedimos disculpas' (we ask for forgiveness).
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: sentimos
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'sentimos' to talk about a completed action in the past?
📚 More Resources
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.