Meaning and behavior
What does sentirse mean?
Sentirse means to feel. VerbyGo classifies it as an irregular -IR verb. It is reflexive, so its conjugated forms pair the verb with the matching reflexive pronoun.
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Principal forms
- Infinitive
- sentirse
- Gerund
- sintiéndose
- Past participle
- sentido
Reflexive pattern
How this verb behaves
Its forms differ from a fully regular -ir pattern in the present, preterite.
Use the matching reflexive pronoun: me, te, se, nos, os, se.
Conjugation guide
Present forms
Present forms
Present
Use the present forms of sentirse for current situations, routines and actions that happen regularly.
| Subject | Sentirse |
|---|---|
| yo | me siento |
| tú | te sientes |
| él / ella / usted | se siente |
| nosotros / nosotras | nos sentimos |
| vosotros / vosotras | os sentís |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | se sienten |
Conjugation guide
Past forms
Past forms
Preterite
Use the preterite when the action of sentirse is presented as completed in the past.
| Subject | Sentirse |
|---|---|
| yo | me sentí |
| tú | te sentiste |
| él / ella / usted | se sintió |
| nosotros / nosotras | nos sentimos |
| vosotros / vosotras | os sentisteis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | se sintieron |
Past forms
Imperfect past
Use the imperfect for repeated or ongoing past uses of sentirse, or for background information.
| Subject | Sentirse |
|---|---|
| yo | me sentía |
| tú | te sentías |
| él / ella / usted | se sentía |
| nosotros / nosotras | nos sentíamos |
| vosotros / vosotras | os sentíais |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | se sentían |
Conjugation guide
Future and conditional
Future and conditional
Simple future
Use the future forms of sentirse for predictions, promises and future statements.
| Subject | Sentirse |
|---|---|
| yo | me sentiré |
| tú | te sentirás |
| él / ella / usted | se sentirá |
| nosotros / nosotras | nos sentiremos |
| vosotros / vosotras | os sentiréis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | se sentirán |
Verified context
Examples with sentirse
Yo me sentí con hambre.
I felt hungry.
Tatoeba example · CC BY 2.0 FRÉl se siente muy feliz.
He feels very happy.
Tatoeba example · CC BY 2.0 FRElla se siente mal hoy.
She feels bad today.
Tatoeba example · CC BY 2.0 FR
Quick answers
Sentirse FAQ
What does sentirse mean?
Sentirse means to feel.
Is sentirse regular or irregular?
Sentirse is a irregular -IR verb and is used reflexively.
Is sentirse reflexive?
Yes. Sentirse uses a reflexive pronoun that agrees with the subject.
What is the gerund of sentirse?
The gerund of sentirse is sintiéndose.
What is the past participle of sentirse?
The past participle of sentirse is sentido.
How is sentirse conjugated in the present?
The verified public subject set is me siento, te sientes, se siente, nos sentimos, se sienten.
How is sentirse conjugated in the preterite?
The verified public subject set is me sentí, te sentiste, se sintió, nos sentimos, se sintieron.
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