sintiendo
“sintiendo” means “feeling” in Spanish (experiencing an emotion or physical sensation).
feeling, sensing
Also: regretting
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Ahora mismo, estoy sintiendo mucho frío.
A1Right now, I am feeling very cold.
¿Qué estás sintiendo después de la noticia?
A2What are you feeling after the news?
El equipo se está sintiendo más confiado con cada victoria.
B1The team is feeling more confident with every victory.
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Quick Quiz: sintiendo
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'sintiendo' to describe an ongoing action?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word comes directly from the Latin verb *sentire*, which meant 'to feel, perceive, or sense.' The Spanish form 'sintiendo' maintains the core idea of ongoing perception.
First recorded: c. 13th century (in Old Spanish forms)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'sintiendo' without the verb 'estar'?
Yes, but not to mean 'is feeling.' You can use it alone in formal constructions as an adverb, like 'Sintiendo dolor, se detuvo' (Feeling pain, he stopped), but for beginners, focus on 'estar sintiendo'.
Is 'sintiendo' the same as 'sentando'?
No. 'Sintiendo' comes from *sentir* (to feel). 'Sentando' comes from *sentar* (to sit down). They are two different verbs, even though they look similar!