sentir que

to feel sorry that

to feel that

sentir que(sehn-teer keh)

transitive verb phrase

1. (to regret that)

a. to feel sorry that

Siento que no ganara las elecciones, porque creo que era la candidata ideal.

I feel sorry that she didn't win the election, because she was the ideal candidate.

b. to feel sorry

Sentimos mucho que no puedan venir. Los echaremos de menos.

We feel really sorry you can't come. We'll miss you.

2. (to sense that)

a. to feel that

Mucha gente siente que hay un vacío en sus vidas.

Many people feel that there's a void in their lives.

b. to feel

Siento que algo importante está a punto de pasar.

I can feel something important is about to happen.