sienten
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📝 In Action
Mis padres sienten mucha alegría al verme.
A1My parents feel a lot of joy when they see me.
Ustedes sienten el calor de la sala, ¿verdad?
A2You (formal plural) feel the heat in the room, right?
Los niños sienten curiosidad por el nuevo juguete.
A2The children feel curious about the new toy.
💡 Grammar Points
Irregularity Pattern
The verb 'sentir' is tricky! The 'e' in the middle changes to 'ie' in most forms, including 'sienten.' But watch out for 'nosotros' and 'vosotros,' which stay regular (sentimos, sentís).
Indicative vs. Subjunctive
Since 'sienten' ends in -en, it is the simple present tense (Indicative). This is used for facts, certainty, and things that are actually happening now. The form used for wishes or doubts is 'sientan'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing 'Sentir' and 'Sentarse'
Mistake: "Using 'sienten' when you mean 'they sit down' (Se sientan)."
Correction: To say 'they sit down,' you must use the reflexive form: 'Se sientan.' 'Sienten' only means 'they feel'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Using 'Sentir' with Nouns
In Spanish, you often 'feel' a noun (like hunger or cold): 'Sienten hambre' (They feel hunger) instead of 'They are hungry.' This is a very common pattern!
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: sienten
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'sienten'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'sienten' and 'se sienten'?
'Sienten' means 'they feel' (emotion, pain, temperature). 'Se sienten' is the reflexive form, meaning 'they feel themselves' (e.g., 'Se sienten bien' - They feel well) OR it is the conjugation of 'sentarse,' meaning 'they sit down' ('Se sientan en las sillas').
How do I know if 'sienten' refers to 'they' or 'you (formal plural)'?
You must look at the context. If the sentence uses the formal pronoun 'Ustedes,' it means 'you.' If the context refers to a group of people or things (like 'Los vecinos' or 'Ellos'), it means 'they.'