How to Say "they sense" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “they sense” is “sienten” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Mis padres sienten mucha alegría al verme.
My parents feel a lot of joy when they see me.
Ustedes sienten el calor de la sala, ¿verdad?
You (formal plural) feel the heat in the room, right?
Los niños sienten curiosidad por el nuevo juguete.
The children feel curious about the new toy.
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'.
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'.
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