No. 1,326 in Spanish
siente
"Feels" or "sit down" (depending on context).
In a sentence
Él siente felicidad cuando está con su familia.
He feels happiness when he is with his family.
The word 'siente' is used as a verb conjugated in the present tense for the third-person singular. It means 'feels' and describes an emotional state of the subject.
Ella siempre se siente segura en su hogar.
She always feels safe in her home.
Here, 'se siente' is a reflexive verb form, indicating that the subject is experiencing a state of being—feeling safe—in her environment.
Juan siente curiosidad por aprender nuevos idiomas.
Juan feels curious about learning new languages.
In this sentence, 'siente' is used to express a sensation or feeling—curiosity—towards the action mentioned, reflecting his interest.
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