sientes
/syen-tes/
you feel
Sientes (you feel) is used to talk about emotions or physical states, like feeling cold.
sientes(Verb)
you feel
?for emotions or physical states
you sense
?perceiving something intangible
📝 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?
💡 Grammar Points
The 'You' Form for Friends
Sientes is the form of 'sentir' you use when talking to one person you know well, like a friend or family member (the 'tú' form).
A Shape-Shifting Verb (e → ie)
Notice how the 'e' in the original verb 'sentir' changes to 'ie' to become 'sientes'. This happens for most 'who' forms (I, you, he, she, they) in the present tense.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Feelings vs. Opinions
Mistake: "Me siento que es una buena idea."
Correction: Creo que es una buena idea. (I think it's a good idea.) Use 'sentir' for emotions or physical feelings, but use 'creer' or 'pensar' to say what you think.
⭐ Usage Tips
Use 'sentirse' for how you are
When talking about your general state of being (happy, sad, sick), add 'te' before the verb: '¿Cómo te sientes?' (How do you feel?). This is very common.
Sientes (you are sorry) is used to express regret or apology for an action.
sientes(Verb)
you are sorry
?expressing regret or apology
you regret
?feeling bad about a past action
📝 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?
⭐ Usage Tips
The Magic of 'Lo'
When you want to say 'you are sorry', you often say 'lo sientes'. The 'lo' is a tiny word that means 'it', so you're literally saying 'you feel it' or 'you are sorry about it'. This is the same pattern used in the famous phrase 'Lo siento' (I'm sorry).
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
preterite
imperfect
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: sientes
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'sientes' to mean 'you regret' or 'are sorry'?
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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.