feel

[/fiːl/]

verb

sentir

1. to perceive through the sense of touch

Feel the texture of this fabric.

Sinta a textura deste tecido.

2. to experience an emotion or physical sensation

I feel happy today.

Eu me sinto feliz hoje.

3. to have a belief or opinion

I feel that we should leave now.

Acho que devemos sair agora.

4. to seem or appear

The air feels cold.

O ar parece frio.

5. to search by touching

Feel around in the dark for the light switch.

Procure o interruptor na escuridão pelo tato.

NYC Slang

feelin' - used to express current emotion or state of mind

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

sentir

most common usage for emotions and sensations

Rio de Janeiro

sentir

standard usage, no significant variation

São Paulo

sentir

standard usage, no significant variation

Portugal

sentir

standard usage, preferred over 'achar' for emotions

feel like + verb: to have a desire or inclination to do something

feel out: to test someone's opinion or reaction

feel up to: to have the ability or energy to do something

get a feel for: to become familiar with something

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