The Spanish verb "sentir" means "to feel" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "sentir" across all 5 tenses. New to Spanish verbs? Start with the Spanish verb guide.
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Lexi's Memory Hack
SENTIR does double duty: boot change E → IE in present (SIENto), AND E → I in preterite 3rd persons (sintió, sintieron). Think: "Feelings are complicated — so is sentir."
Sentirse = to feel (emotion). "Me siento cansado" = I feel tired.
How to Conjugate "sentir" in the Present Tense
Presente de indicativo Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | siento |
| tú | you (informal) | sientes |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | siente |
| nosotros | we | sentimos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | sentís |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | sienten |
Ella siente miedo.
She feels fear.
How to Conjugate "sentir" in the Past (completed) Tense
Pretérito perfecto simple Actions that finished in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | sentí |
| tú | you (informal) | sentiste |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | sintió |
| nosotros | we | sentimos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | sentisteis |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | sintieron |
Él sintió miedo al verla.
He felt fear upon seeing her.
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Pretérito imperfecto Actions that were ongoing in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | sentía |
| tú | you (informal) | sentías |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | sentía |
| nosotros | we | sentíamos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | sentíais |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | sentían |
Él sentía miedo a veces.
He used to feel fear sometimes.
How to Conjugate "sentir" in the Future Tense
Futuro simple Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | sentiré |
| tú | you (informal) | sentirás |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | sentirá |
| nosotros | we | sentiremos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | sentiréis |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | sentirán |
Él sentirá un gran alivio.
He will feel great relief.
How to Conjugate "sentir" in the Would (conditional) Tense
Condicional simple Hypothetical actions| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | sentiría |
| tú | you (informal) | sentirías |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | sentiría |
| nosotros | we | sentiríamos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | sentiríais |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | sentirían |
Él sentiría miedo al caminar.
He would feel fear walking.
Frequently Asked Questions About "sentir"
Is "sentir" regular or irregular in Spanish?
"Sentir" is an irregular Spanish verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "sentir" mean in English?
The Spanish verb "sentir" means "to feel" in English.
How do you conjugate "sentir" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Presente de indicativo): yo → siento, tú → sientes, él/ella/usted → siente, nosotros → sentimos, vosotros → sentís, ellos/ustedes → sienten.
How many tenses does "sentir" have in Spanish?
"Sentir" is conjugated across 5 tenses in Spanish: Present, Past (completed), Past (ongoing), Future, Would (conditional).
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