This is the 1252nd most frequent Portuguese word.
sentia
"Sentia" means "felt" (past imperfect of sentir - to feel).
In this sentence, 'sentia' is used in the past imperfect tense to express a continuous or habitual feeling of joy.
Eu sentia uma grande alegria ao conversar com meus amigos.
I felt great joy when talking with my friends.
Here, 'sentia' expresses an emotional state of fear in the past, indicating it was present then.
Naquele momento, eu percebi que sentia medo de falhar.
At that moment, I realized I felt fear of failing.
'Sentia' in this context conveys an individual's affection in the past, showing it was a feeling unbeknownst in action.