sentir

This is the 442nd most frequent Catalan word.


sentir

To feel; to hear.


In this sentence, 'sentir' is used to mean 'to hear'.

Puc sentir el vent quan obro la finestra.

I can hear the wind when I open the window.


Here, 'sentir' expresses the meaning of 'to feel' an emotion.

Ella sent una gran alegria pel seu èxit.

She feels great joy for her success.


'Sento' in this context again means 'to hear', specifically describing being unable to perceive a sound.

No sento la ràdio, pots pujar el volum?

I can't hear the radio; can you turn up the volume?