sentirse
sen-TEER-seh
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
¿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.
💡 Grammar Points
Reflexive vs. Non-Reflexive
Use sentirse (with 'me, te, se', etc.) when the feeling is internal, describing your state (e.g., 'Me siento triste' - I feel sad). Use sentir (without the 'se') when you are feeling or sensing something external (e.g., 'Siento el frío' - I feel the cold).
Irregularity Reminder
In the present tense, the 'e' changes to 'ie' in all forms except for 'nosotros' and 'vosotros' (e.g., siento, but sentimos).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Missing the Reflexive Pronoun
Mistake: "Yo siento cansado."
Correction: Yo *me* siento cansado. (When describing your own internal state, you must include the reflexive pronoun 'me'.)
Confusing Ser and Estar
Mistake: "Me siento *soy* feliz."
Correction: Me siento *estoy* feliz. (Sentirse is always used with adjectives that describe temporary states, like 'estar'.)
⭐ Usage Tips
The Question of the Day
The phrase '¿Cómo te sientes?' is one of the most common ways to ask about someone's well-being, both physically and emotionally.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: sentirse
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'sentirse' to describe an internal state?
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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.