sentías

Sentías is the second-person singular imperfect indicative form of the Spanish verb sentir. It translates as “you were feeling” or “you used to feel” and is used to describe ongoing or habitual sensations, emotions, or perceptions in the past.

In the imperfect tense, sentir is a regular -ir verb in its endings: yo sentía, tú sentías, él/ella sentía, nosotros sentíamos, vosotros sentíais, ellos sentían. The form sentías expresses duration or repetition of a feeling or sensation, whether physical (dolor, calor) or emotional (alegría, tristeza, miedo). It can also describe internal states or perceptions and is commonly used to establish mood or background in narration.

Usage notes: Sentías emphasizes continuity or habit in the past, contrasting with sentiste (you felt at a specific moment) or sintió (he/she felt). It often appears with time expressions or situational context, such as when describing memory, atmosphere, or gradual change. The form is widely used across Spanish-speaking regions.

Examples:

- Sentías cansancio después de la carrera.

- Cuando era niño, sentías que todo era posible.

- No sentías ningún dolor, según el médico.

Related forms include other imperfect conjugations of sentir and related verbs like sentir (to regret) and sentirse (to feel oneself).