sentirte
“sentirte” means “to feel (yourself)” in Spanish (referring to one's physical or emotional state).
to feel (yourself)
Also: to perceive yourself
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Necesitas dormir más para sentirte con energía.
A1You need to sleep more to feel energetic.
Antes de salir, debes sentirte completamente seguro de tu decisión.
A2Before leaving, you must feel completely sure of your decision.
¿Qué puedo hacer para ayudarte a sentirte mejor?
A1What can I do to help you feel better?
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Which sentence correctly uses 'sentirte'?
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The verb 'sentir' comes from the Latin word *sentire*, meaning 'to feel' or 'to perceive'. When you add the pronoun 'te', you are making the action loop back to 'you' (the subject), so it means 'to feel yourself'.
First recorded: The root verb *sentir* appeared in Spanish around the 10th century.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'sentirte' have the 'te' attached to the end?
The 'te' is the reflexive pronoun for 'tú' (you, informal). When a verb is in the infinitive form (the base form ending in -ar, -er, or -ir), the attached pronoun tells you who is performing the action on themselves. This structure is common when the infinitive follows a conjugated verb or a preposition.
Is 'sentirte' the same as 'te sentir'?
Functionally, yes, in many sentences. For example, 'Debes sentirte bien' and 'Te debes sentir bien' both mean 'You should feel good.' Spanish allows the pronoun to be attached to the infinitive or placed before the conjugated verb.