/pɾesenˈtiɾ/
Translation
to have a premonition of, to sense
Word origin
From Latin praesentire, from prae- ('before') plus sentire ('to feel, to perceive'). Literally 'to feel beforehand'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- praesentire
- English cognates
- presentiment, sentiment
Grammar
Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.
Examples
Presiento .
I sense that something bad is going to happen tonight.
llegada .
She had a premonition of his arrival before hearing the car.
, presiento .
I don't know why, but I have a feeling we will win.
¿ verlo?
Have you never sensed danger before seeing it?
Presintieron .
They sensed the storm when they saw the dark sky.
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