sentir
Stem-Changing (e -> i) Level A1 ⭐ #19 Most CommonEnglish translation: to feel / to regret / to hear
Presente (Present)
Feeling currently (eu sinto)
| Subject Pronoun | Conjugation | Audio |
|---|---|---|
| eu | sinto | |
| tu | sentes | |
| ele/ela/você | sente | |
| nós | sentimos | |
| vós | sentis | |
| eles/elas/vocês | sentem |
- Hoje eu me sinto muito mais animado. — Today I feel much more enthusiastic.
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Frequently Asked Questions: SENTIR
Is "sentir" a regular or irregular verb in Portuguese? ▾
"sentir" is classified as a Stem-Changing (e -> i) verb in Portuguese. Its characteristic conjugation pattern is "eu sinto, tu sentes, ele sente / subj: sinta". Stem vowel 'e' raises to 'i' in 1st person singular present (eu sinto) and all subjunctive forms (sinta). Use 'sentir falta de' to mean 'to miss someone or something' (e.g. Sinto sua falta).
What does "sentir" mean in English? ▾
In English, "sentir" translates primarily to "to feel / to regret / to hear". In natural speech, it is commonly used across CEFR level A1 contexts for everyday communication.
What is the most frequent mistake learners make with "sentir"? ▾
A frequent error is saying "Eu sento saudades de você (sento = sit!)." instead of "Eu sinto saudades de você.". Why? 'Sento' comes from 'sentar' (to sit). 'Sentir' becomes 'eu sinto'.
What are common idioms or expressions with "sentir"? ▾
A popular idiom is "Sentir saudades" which means "To miss dearly / feel nostalgia" (e.g. "Sinto muitas saudades da minha terra.").
How can I practice and memorize "sentir" conjugations? ▾
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