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sentirme

sen-TEER-meh

Verb (Infinitive form with attached pronoun)A1irregular (e > ie stem-changing) ir

to feel?physical or emotional state,to feel myself?literal translation, emphasizing the reflexive nature

Also:to sense?in the context of perception

Quick Reference

infinitivesentir

gerundsintiendo

past Participlesentido

📝 In Action

Necesito un café para sentirme despierto.

I need a coffee to feel awake.

¿Qué puedo hacer para sentirme mejor?

What can I do to feel better?

Después de la pelea, él no pudo evitar sentirse culpable.

After the fight, he couldn't help but feel guilty.

Word Connections

Synonyms

encontrarse (to find oneself (often used for health))
hallarse (to find oneself (formal))

Common Collocations

sentirme bien/mal – to feel good/bad
sentirme solo/a – to feel lonely

💡 Grammar Points

The Attached 'Me'

The word 'sentirme' is the base verb 'sentir' combined with the pronoun 'me' (myself). This combination only happens when the verb is in its infinitive form (the '-ar, -er, -ir' form), the gerund ('-ndo' form), or the affirmative command.

Reflexive Action

When you use 'sentirse,' you are describing a feeling that starts and ends with you. You are both the subject (the one feeling) and the object (the one being felt).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Forgetting the Pronoun

Mistake: "Quiero sentir feliz."

Correction: Quiero sentirme feliz. (When talking about a state of being, you must use the reflexive form 'sentirse'.)

⭐ Usage Tips

Placement Flexibility

When using 'sentirme' after a conjugated verb (like 'quiero'), you have two choices: 'Quiero sentirme mejor' OR 'Me quiero sentir mejor.' Both are correct and very common.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: sentirme

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'sentirme'?

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Word Family

sentir(to feel, to regret (non-reflexive)) - verb

el sentimiento(the feeling, the emotion) - noun

sensación(sensation) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the 'me' attached to the end of the verb?

'Me' is attached to the end of the verb only when the verb is in its basic form (infinitive, like 'sentir'), the '-ing' form (gerund), or when giving an affirmative command. Since 'sentir' is not conjugated here, the 'me' is attached to show that the action of feeling is directed back at 'I' (me).

Is 'sentir' (without 'me') ever used to talk about feelings?

Yes, but usually it means 'to regret' or 'to be sorry' (e.g., 'Siento lo que pasó' - I regret what happened). To talk about how you, personally, are feeling (happy, sick, tired), you must use the reflexive form 'sentirse' ('Me siento feliz').