sentir present tense conjugation
Sentir (to feel) in the present tense: siento, sientes, siente, sentimos, sentís, sienten.
Presente Present
| yo | regular: sento |
|---|---|
| tú | regular: sentes |
| él/ella/usted | regular: sente |
| nosotros | |
| vosotros | |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes | regular: senten |
ending regular · irr breaks the pattern · tap a form to hear it
When to use the present tense
The present (presente de indicativo) describes what happens now, what happens regularly, and fixed facts. It is also used for the near future: “Mañana salgo a las ocho.”
How it is formed
Regular endings attach to the stem (infinitive minus -ar/-er/-ir): -ar → o, as, a, amos, áis, an; -er → o, es, e, emos, éis, en; -ir → o, es, e, imos, ís, en.
Sentir is irregular here. 4 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above); the regular pattern would give sento, sentes, sente, senten.
Sentir in a sentence
- Siento mucho frío hoy.I feel very cold today.
- Sintió una gran alegría.He felt great joy.
e→ie stem change in present; e→i in preterite/gerund (sintió, sintiendo).
FAQ
What is the present tense of sentir?
Sentir in the Spanish present tense: yo siento, tú sientes, él/ella/usted siente, nosotros sentimos, vosotros sentís, ellos/ellas/ustedes sienten.
Is sentir irregular in the present tense?
Yes. 4 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: yo siento (regular would be sento); tú sientes (regular would be sentes); él/ella/usted siente (regular would be sente); ellos/ellas/ustedes sienten (regular would be senten).
When do you use the Spanish present tense?
The present (presente de indicativo) describes what happens now, what happens regularly, and fixed facts. It is also used for the near future: “Mañana salgo a las ocho.”
How is the present tense formed?
Regular endings attach to the stem (infinitive minus -ar/-er/-ir): -ar → o, as, a, amos, áis, an; -er → o, es, e, emos, éis, en; -ir → o, es, e, imos, ís, en.
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