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"Sensación" is a noun which is often translated as "sensation", and "sentimiento" is a noun which is often translated as "feeling". Learn more about the difference between "sensación" and "sentimiento" below.
la sensación(
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sah
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syohn
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
2. (impression)
a. feeling
Tengo la sensación de que Alba está a punto de dimitir.I have a feeling that Alba is about to resign.
el sentimiento(
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tee
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myehn
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toh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
los sentimientos
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
a. feelings
Ya me has demostrado que no te importan mis sentimientos.You've already shown me that you don't care about my feelings.
