se siente tan bien
/se sjente tan bjen/from spelling rules
The English phrase "it feels so good" is translated into Spanish as se siente tan bien.
This phrase is used to express a strong sense of physical or emotional pleasure. Depending on the situation, you might use other variations: Se siente genial is an informal way to say it feels great or awesome, while Es una gozada is a colloquial expression used to convey delight or pleasure. To describe a positive sensation more generally, you can use Resulta muy agradable.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of se siente (it feels/is felt), tan (so) and bien (well/good).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico and parts of Central America, the phrase se siente tan bien might be expressed as Se siente tan rico. In Spain, the colloquial expression es una gozada may be replaced with es un placer.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb sentirse is used in its reflexive form here to express a state of being or a sensation.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid saying se siente tan bueno. While bueno is an adjective, you should use the adverb bien to describe how something feels.
Did you know?
- In many Latin American countries, people often replace bien with rico to say something feels good. While rico usually means 'rich' or 'tasty', it is the standard way to describe pleasant physical sensations like a breeze or a massage.
- While bien means 'well', it shares a deep linguistic root with the English word 'bonus'.
- Spanish speakers often use the reflexive verb sentirse for internal feelings, but a non-reflexive se siente can describe how an object feels to the touch.
Examples in context
- El masaje resulta muy agradableThe massage feels very nice
- Estar aquí contigo se siente genialBeing here with you feels great
- Ir de vacaciones es una gozadaGoing on vacation feels amazing
- Este masaje se siente genial, ya no tengo estrésThis massage feels great, I no longer have stress
- ¡Estar aquí en la playa está buenísimo!Being here on the beach feels awesome!
- La suavidad de la seda resulta muy agradable al tactoThe softness of silk feels very nice to the touch
- ¡Esta tela es una gozada! Me encanta su suavidadThis fabric is amazing! I love its softness
- Se siente tan bien estar de vacaciones.It feels so good to be on vacation.
- Se siente tan bien el sol en la piel.The sun feels so good on the skin.
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are relaxing on a beach.
- MateoMira el sol, se siente tan bien.Look at the sun, it feels so good.
- ElenaTienes razón, Mateo. Es muy relajante.You are right, Mateo. It is very relaxing.
- MateoNecesitaba estas vacaciones.I needed this vacation.
- ElenaYo también, Elena está feliz aquí.Me too, Elena is happy here.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bien, se, tan, CC BY-SA 4.0.
