What does it mean word for word?
The phrase uses the reflexive pronoun me because the verb sentirse is used to describe a state of being. The word siento is the first-person present tense form of the verb sentir.
Which one should you use?
Use siento without the me when you are feeling a specific external thing, such as a breeze or a pain, rather than describing your internal state.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the colloquial expression me siento chido is used to say "I feel great".
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase me siento changes to se siente when you are talking about a third person's emotional or physical state.
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly say yo siento when they intend to say "I feel (an emotion/state)". To describe your internal state correctly, use the reflexive form me siento.
Did you know?
- The word sentido comes from the same root as siento and can mean 'sense' or 'meaning'. To 'lose one's sense' of something is expressed using this same linguistic family.
- In many Spanish-speaking regions, using me siento with certain adjectives can sound overly dramatic or poetic compared to the more common estoy.
- The verb sentir is the root of the Spanish word sentimiento, which means 'feeling' or 'emotion'. This mirrors the English word 'sentiment' and shows a shared Latin ancestor.
Examples in context
- Me siento en paz.I feel at ease.This sentence shows how to express being at ease using me siento.Tatoeba #1279978 by marcelostockle, translation #246384 by CK
- Me siento muy mal.I feel very sick.This sentence demonstrates how to use me siento to express feeling sick.Tatoeba #1059963 by hayastan, translation #52009 by CK
- Hoy me siento mal.I feel bad today.This sentence shows how to use me siento to state that you feel bad today.Tatoeba #1747166 by Shishir, translation #662613 by bluepie88
- Me siento agradecido por la oportunidad de trabajar en esta empresa.I feel grateful for the opportunity to work in this company.
- Experimento una gran satisfacción al lograr mis metas profesionales.I experience great satisfaction when achieving my professional goals.
- Tengo la sensación de que este proyecto será un éxito.I have the feeling that this project will be a success.
- Me siento emocionado por la fiesta de esta noche.I feel excited about tonight's party.
- Me pongo nervioso antes de una presentación importante.I get nervous before an important presentation.
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Example conversation
Two friends are talking on the phone in the afternoon.
- Mateo¿Cómo estás, Elena?How are you, Elena?
- ElenaMe siento muy bien, gracias.I feel very well, thank you.
- MateoQué bueno que te sientes así.It is good that you feel that way.
- ElenaSí, hoy es un gran día.Yes, today is a great day.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
