64 verbs 11 sentir Flashcards
Sentir is used with direct objects ie things you feel.
Sentirse is used to describe how you feel
What is the difference between “sentir” and “sentirse”?
- siento frío
2. me siento bien
- I feel cold
2. I feel fine
- siento asco
2. me siento mal de estómago
- I feel nauseous
2. I feel sick to my stomach
- Lo siento
2. Lo siento mucho
´1. I´m sorry
2. I´m very sorry
[Drop the lo] + siento + haber + past participle
How do you say, sorry + for being + X
siento haber llegado
sorry for being late
siento mucho no haber podido ir
I’m very sorry I couldn’t go (come in English) eg to a party
- feelings (sentimiento)
2. feeling, view (opinion)
what does sentir mean as a noun?
la encuesta refleja el sentir general
the survey reflects the general feeling/view
No puedo evitar sentir este miedo.
I can’t kick this feeling of dread
Espero que expreso el deseo de todo el Parlamento en este sentir.
I hope I express the whole of Parliament’s wish in that sentiment.
me siento enfermo/peor
I feel ill/worse
es incapaz de sentir compasión por nadie
he’s incapable of feeling compassion for anyone
realmente sienten la música
they play the music with great feeling
lo hizo para que él sintiera celos
she did it to make him feel jealous