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sente-se

[SEN-te-se]
verb
feels (reflexive form of sentir)
1. Third person singular reflexive form of 'sentir' - to perceive or experience a physical or emotional state
She feels happy today
Ela sente-se feliz hoje
2. To sit down or be seated (archaic/formal usage)
Please sit down
Por favor, sente-se
3. To have a sensation or impression
He feels sick
Ele sente-se mal
Synonyms
percebe-seexperimenta-senota-se

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sente-se
Common in both formal and informal speech
Portugal
sente-se
Standard usage, slightly more formal tone
Rio de Janeiro
sente-se
No significant regional variation
São Paulo
sente-se
No significant regional variation

Related Idioms & Phrases

sente-se à vontade (feel at ease)
sente-se bem (feel well)
sente-se mal (feel bad/unwell)
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