How to Say "you felt" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “you felt” is “sentiste” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
¿Cómo te sentiste después de correr la maratón?
How did you feel after running the marathon?
Sentiste mucho frío anoche, ¿verdad?
You felt very cold last night, right?
Cuando viste la película, ¿qué emoción sentiste?
When you saw the movie, what emotion did you feel?
Tú vs. Usted
'Sentiste' is only used when you are speaking to someone informally (tú). If you are speaking formally or to a group, you must use 'sintió' (usted) or 'sintieron' (ustedes).
Preterite Tense Function
The preterite tense (sentiste) is used for actions that started and finished completely in the past, like a single event or reaction ('You felt cold for a moment').
Mixing Past Tenses
Mistake: “Usar 'Sentías' (Imperfect) for a single completed event.”
Correction: Use 'Sentiste' (Preterite) when you mean 'You felt [something specific] at one time.' Use 'Sentías' only for ongoing or habitual feelings in the past.
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