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"Siente" is a form of "sentir", a transitive verb which is often translated as "to feel". "Pase" is a form of "pase", a noun which is often translated as "pass". Learn more about the difference between "siente" and "pase" below.
sentir(
sehn
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teer
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to feel
Sentí mucho frío mientras esperaba que me rescataran de la montaña.I felt really cold while I waited to be rescued from the mountain.
a. to feel
No me creía capaz de sentir pena por mi ex después de todo lo que pasó.I didn't think I was capable of feeling sorry for my ex after everything that happened.
4. (to perceive with the senses) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
c. to taste (with your mouth)
Cuando estaba embarazada, a veces sentía un sabor metálico en la boca.When I was pregnant, sometimes I tasted a metallic taste in my mouth.
5. (to regret)
b. to be sorry about
Siento mucho lo de tu empleo. Espero que te salga otra oportunidad pronto.I'm really sorry about your job. I hope something else comes up soon.
sentirse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
a. to get upset
El niño se sintió porque no pudo hacer lo que quería.The kid got upset because he couldn't do what he wanted to.
el pase(
pah
-
seh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (admission)
2. (permission)
a. permit
Tienes que pedir un pase para poder viajar fuera del país.You have to request a permit to travel out of the country.
a. license (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Federico consiguió su pase de conducir a los 16 años.Federico got his driver's license when he was 16.
b. licence (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Pasé el examen práctico para mi pase de conducir.I passed the practical test for my driving licence.
4. (sports)
a. pass
El pase lo interceptó un jugador del otro equipo.The pass was intercepted by a player on the other team.
6. (drugs)
