se siente bien
/se sjente bjen/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "it feels good" is translated as se siente bien.
se siente bien is used to describe a pleasant physical sensation or a positive emotional state. It can be used impersonally to describe how a situation or sensation feels, or it can refer to a person feeling good.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the reflexive pronoun se to indicate a state or sensation being experienced.
Did you know?
- In colloquial Spanish, you might hear se siente rico to describe something that feels physically wonderful, using the word for 'rich' or 'delicious'.
- Spanish has a specific word, estremecimiento, to describe the physical shiver or thrill that often accompanies the feeling of se siente bien.
- If a speaker says se siente without adding bien, they are often not talking about a feeling but describing a tangible atmosphere or tension that is 'noticeable'.
Examples in context
- Se siente bien el sol en la cara.The sun feels good on the face.
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are relaxing in a park on a sunny afternoon.
- Elena¿Te gusta el clima de hoy?Do you like today's weather?
- DanielSí, se siente bien el calorcito.Yes, the little heat feels good.
- ElenaEs verdad, Daniel, es muy relajante.It's true, Daniel, it is very relaxing.
- DanielMe encanta estar aquí contigo.I love being here with you.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
