sentirse
“sentirse” means “to feel” in Spanish (emotional or physical state (e.g., happy, tired, sick)).
to feelAlso: to perceive oneself
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¿Cómo te sientes hoy?
A1How do you feel today?
Me siento muy feliz con las noticias.
A1I feel very happy with the news.
Después de correr, nos sentimos agotados.
A2After running, we feel exhausted.
Ellos se sienten discriminados en su trabajo.
B1They feel discriminated against at their job.
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Which sentence correctly uses 'sentirse' to describe an internal state?
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Sentirse comes from the Latin verb *sentīre*, meaning 'to feel, perceive, or sense.' The 'se' attached to the end makes it reflexive, focusing the action back on the person doing the feeling.
First recorded: Old Spanish (around the 13th century)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the key difference between 'sentir' and 'sentirse'?
'Sentir' means to feel or sense something outside of you (like feeling the heat or feeling regret). 'Sentirse' means to feel internally, describing your own state of being (like feeling happy, tired, or capable). You must use the 'me, te, se' pronouns with 'sentirse'.
Why does 'sentirse' change its form in the present tense?
Sentirse is an irregular verb. In the present tense, the vowel 'e' in the stem changes to 'ie' to make the pronunciation flow better. This happens in almost all forms except for the 'we' (nosotros) and 'you all' (vosotros) forms.