sientes
“sientes” means “you feel” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
you feel
Also: you sense
📝 In Action
¿Cómo te sientes hoy?
A1How do you feel today?
Si sientes frío, ponte una chaqueta.
A2If you feel cold, put on a jacket.
Sientes que algo no está bien, ¿verdad?
B1You sense that something isn't right, don't you?
you are sorry
Also: you regret
📝 In Action
Sé que lo sientes mucho.
A2I know you're very sorry about it.
¿No sientes haber dicho eso?
B1Don't you regret having said that?
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: sientes
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'sientes' to mean 'you regret' or 'are sorry'?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word 'sentīre', which meant 'to feel, hear, or perceive with the senses.' It's the ancestor of many English words too, like 'sentiment', 'sensation', and 'consent'.
First recorded: Around the 10th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between 'sientes' and 'sientas'?
'Sientes' states a fact, like in 'Tú sientes frío' (You feel cold). 'Sientas' is a special form used for wishes, doubts, or commands, like in 'Espero que te sientas mejor' (I hope that you feel better). They both come from 'sentir' but are used for different jobs in a sentence.
Why do you say 'te sientes' instead of just 'sientes' sometimes?
Great question! You use 'te sientes' when talking about how you are feeling in general (happy, sad, sick). You use 'sientes' when you feel something specific, like 'sientes frío' (you feel cold) or 'sientes amor' (you feel love). It's a subtle but important difference.