sienten
“sienten” means “they feel” in Spanish (emotion or sensation).
they feel, you feel
Also: they sense
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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.
Indicative
Present
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Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Comes from the Latin verb *sentīre*, meaning 'to feel, perceive, or sense.' This Latin root is also the source of the English words 'sense' and 'sentiment.'
First recorded: 13th century
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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.'