se siente tan bien
/se sjente tan bjen/from spelling rules
The English phrase "you feel so good" is translated into Spanish as se siente tan bien.
This phrase is used to describe a pleasant physical or emotional sensation.
Which one should you use?
While English speakers often use the adjective "good" in this context, Spanish uses the adverb bien (well) to describe how one feels.
How does it change in a sentence?
Depending on the context, se siente tan bien can mean "you feel so good" (using the formal usted) or it can also mean "he feels so good" or "she feels so good".
Did you know?
- The word bien shares a common ancestor with the English word 'bonus'. They both trace back to an ancient concept of 'goodness' found in Proto-Italic roots.
- Spanish has several words for 'good' and 'well', but using bueno instead of bien in this specific phrase would change the meaning from how someone feels to their actual moral character.
- The word bien often functions as a social signal of agreement or acceptance in the phrase está bien, rather than just describing health or quality.
Examples in context
- ¡Amiga, te sientes de maravilla después de ese masaje! Me alegra verte así de bien.Friend, you feel so good after that massage! I'm glad to see you so well.
- Él se siente tan bien después de correr.He feels so good after running.
- Se siente tan bien estar de vacaciones.It feels so good to be on vacation.
Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are relaxing in a park after a long walk.
- SofíaEl sol está agradable hoy.The sun is pleasant today.
- AlejandroSí, se siente tan bien el calorcito.Yes, the warmth feels so good.
- SofíaMe siento muy relajada contigo, Alejandro.I feel very relaxed with you, Alejandro.
- AlejandroYo también estoy muy tranquilo aquí.I am also very calm 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.
