Conjugation
Below are the complete conjugations for the verb sentir across the main tenses, including example sentences demonstrating usage in context.
Present (Presente)
sentir - to feel (present tense shows current feelings or sensations)
- Yo siento que la música es hermosa. → I feel that the music is beautiful.
- Ellos sienten frío en la montaña. → They feel cold on the mountain.
| Person | Spanish Conjugation | Example Sentence | English Conjugation | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yo | siento | Yo siento cansancio. | I feel | I feel tired. |
| Tú | sientes | Tú sientes alegría. | You feel | You feel joy. |
| Él/Ella/Usted | siente | Ella siente dolor. | He/She/You feel | She feels pain. |
| Nosotros/as | sentimos | Nosotros sentimos amor. | We feel | We feel love. |
| Vosotros/as | sentís | Vosotros sentís frío. | You (pl.) feel | You (pl.) feel cold. |
| Ellos/as/Ustedes | sienten | Ellos sienten miedo. | They/You feel | They feel fear. |
Preterite (Pretérito)
sentir - to feel (past actions or feelings that are completed)
- Sentí un pinchazo en el brazo. → I felt a sting in my arm.
- Ellos sintieron tristeza ayer. → They felt sadness yesterday.
| Person | Spanish Conjugation | Example Sentence | English Conjugation | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yo | sentí | Yo sentí alegría. | I felt | I felt joy. |
| Tú | sentiste | Tú sentiste frío. | You felt | You felt cold. |
| Él/Ella/Usted | sintió | Ella sintió dolor. | He/She/You felt | She felt pain. |
| Nosotros/as | sentimos | Nosotros sentimos hambre. | We felt | We felt hunger. |
| Vosotros/as | sentisteis | Vosotros sentisteis miedo. | You (pl.) felt | You (pl.) felt fear. |
| Ellos/as/Ustedes | sintieron | Ellos sintieron cansancio. | They/You felt | They felt tiredness. |
Imperfect (Imperfecto)
sentir - to feel (ongoing or habitual feelings in the past)
- Cuando era niño, sentía curiosidad. → When I was a child, I used to feel curiosity.
- Sentíamos frío cada invierno. → We used to feel cold every winter.
| Person | Spanish Conjugation | Example Sentence | English Conjugation | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yo | sentía | Yo sentía tristeza. | I used to feel | I used to feel sadness. |
| Tú | sentías | Tú sentías alegría. | You used to feel | You used to feel joy. |
| Él/Ella/Usted | sentía | Él sentía dolor. | He/She used to feel | He used to feel pain. |
| Nosotros/as | sentíamos | Nosotros sentíamos frío. | We used to feel | We used to feel cold. |
| Vosotros/as | sentíais | Vosotros sentíais hambre. | You (pl.) used to feel | You (pl.) used to feel hunger. |
| Ellos/as/Ustedes | sentían | Ellos sentían miedo. | They used to feel | They used to feel fear. |
Future (Futuro)
sentir - to feel (expresses what will be felt in the future)
- Sentiré alegría cuando llegues. → I will feel joy when you arrive.
- Sentirán el cambio pronto. → They will feel the change soon.
| Person | Spanish Conjugation | Example Sentence | English Conjugation | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yo | sentiré | Yo sentiré gratitud. | I will feel | I will feel gratitude. |
| Tú | sentirás | Tú sentirás frío. | You will feel | You will feel cold. |
| Él/Ella/Usted | sentirá | Ella sentirá dolor. | He/She/You will feel | She will feel pain. |
| Nosotros/as | sentiremos | Nosotros sentiremos amor. | We will feel | We will feel love. |
| Vosotros/as | sentiréis | Vosotros sentiréis miedo. | You (pl.) will feel | You (pl.) will feel fear. |
| Ellos/as/Ustedes | sentirán | Ellos sentirán alegría. | They/You will feel | They will feel joy. |
Present Subjunctive (Presente de Subjuntivo)
sentir - to feel (used to express wishes, doubts, or emotions)
- Espero que sientas paz. → I hope you feel peace.
- Ojalá que ellos no sientan dolor. → Hopefully they don’t feel pain.
| Person | Spanish Conjugation | Example Sentence | English Conjugation | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yo | sienta | Espero que yo sienta alivio. | I hope that I feel | I hope that I feel relief. |
| Tú | sientas | Ojalá que tú sientas alegría. | You hope that you feel | Hopefully you feel joy. |
| Él/Ella/Usted | sienta | Que ella sienta amor. | That she feels | That she feels love. |
| Nosotros/as | sintamos | Quiero que sintamos calma. | We want that we feel | I want us to feel calm. |
| Vosotros/as | sintáis | Espero que sintáis alegría. | You (pl.) hope that you feel | I hope you (pl.) feel joy. |
| Ellos/as/Ustedes | sientan | Que ellos sientan paz. | That they feel | That they feel peace. |
Present Perfect (Pretérito Perfecto)
sentir - to feel (used to describe feelings that have occurred recently or have relevance to the present)
- He sentido mucho amor. → I have felt a lot of love.
- ¿Has sentido frío esta mañana? → Have you felt cold this morning?
| Person | Spanish Conjugation | Example Sentence | English Conjugation | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yo | he sentido | Yo he sentido tristeza. | I have felt | I have felt sadness. |
| Tú | has sentido | Tú has sentido alegría. | You have felt | You have felt joy. |
| Él/Ella/Usted | ha sentido | Él ha sentido dolor. | He/She/You have felt | He has felt pain. |
| Nosotros/as | hemos sentido | Nosotros hemos sentido hambre. | We have felt | We have felt hunger. |
| Vosotros/as | habéis sentido | Vosotros habéis sentido frío. | You (pl.) have felt | You (pl.) have felt cold. |
| Ellos/as/Ustedes | han sentido | Ellos han sentido miedo. | They/You have felt | They have felt fear. |
Reflexive Form: Sentirse
When used reflexively as sentirse, the verb means to feel in relation to one’s own state or mood. It is often followed by an adjective.
Examples
- Me siento feliz esta mañana. → I feel happy this morning.
- ¿Te sientes cansado? → Do you feel tired?
- Nos sentimos nerviosos antes del examen. → We feel nervous before the exam.
Conjugation Table (Present)
| Person | Spanish Conjugation | Example Sentence | English Conjugation | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yo | me siento | Me siento bien hoy. | I feel | I feel good today. |
| Tú | te sientes | Te sientes triste. | You feel | You feel sad. |
| Él/Ella/Usted | se siente | Él se siente enfermo. | He/She/You feel | He feels sick. |
| Nosotros/as | nos sentimos | Nos sentimos contentos. | We feel | We feel happy. |
| Vosotros/as | os sentís | Os sentís cansados. | You (pl.) feel | You (pl.) feel tired. |
| Ellos/as/Ustedes | se sienten | Se sienten emocionados. | They/You feel | They feel excited. |
Common Uses and Examples
Expressing Physical Sensations
- Siento frío. → I feel cold.
- Sentimos calor en el verano. → We feel heat in the summer.
Describing Emotions
- Siento alegría cuando estoy contigo. → I feel joy when I am with you.
- Ellos sienten tristeza por la noticia. → They feel sadness about the news.
Expressing Regret or Apology
- Siento llegar tarde. → I’m sorry for arriving late.
- Sentimos no poder asistir. → We’re sorry we can’t attend.
Using with Que + Subjunctive
- Siento que no puedas venir. → I’m sorry that you can’t come.
- Siento que él se sienta mal. → I’m sorry that he feels bad.
Reflexive Usage (Sentirse)
- Me siento feliz. → I feel happy.
- ¿Te sientes mejor? → Do you feel better?
- Nos sentimos nerviosos. → We feel nervous.
Summary
| Aspect | Summary |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to feel (emotions, sensations, regrets) |
| Irregularities | stem changes e→ie (present, subjunctive), past participle: sentido |
| Reflexive | sentirse = to feel (oneself) |
| Common Usage | express feelings, describe physical sensations, apologize, express regret |
Practice
Complete the following sentences with the correct form of sentir or sentirse:
- Cuando era niño, (sentir) miedo de la oscuridad.
- Hoy no me (sentirse) bien.
- Ellos (sentir) mucha alegría en la fiesta.
- ¿Tú (sentirse) cansado después de correr?
- Siento que el día va a ser maravilloso.
- Nosotros (sentir) calor en la playa.
Answers:
- sentía
- siento
- sintieron
- te sientes
- siento
- sentimos
Flashcards (1 of 42)
- Person: Yo
- Example Sentence: I feel tired.
- English Conjugation: I feel
Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025
