sentir
to feel
Pronunciation
/sẽ.ˈtiɾ/
Cultural Note
'Sentir a falta de alguém' (to feel someone's absence) is a key Portuguese expression for missing someone, closely related to saudade. In PT: 'sinto a tua falta'; in BR: 'sinto sua falta' or 'sinto falta de você'. The verb is irregular in the present tense (sinto) and essential for expressing emotions.
📝 Example Sentences
Sinto muito amor por ti.
I feel a lot of love for you.
O que sentes por mim?
What do you feel for me?
Sinto a tua falta todos os dias.
I miss you every day.
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