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What does sentido mean in English?

"Sentido" in Spanish can have several meanings in English, depending on the context. Here are the most common:

1. Meaning: This is the most common translation, especially when used in the phrase "en el sentido de..." which means "in the sense of...".

2. Direction: "Sentido" can also mean "direction" when referring to movement or location. For example, "sentido de la marcha" means "direction of travel".

3. Sense (as in feeling): This meaning is less common but can be used in phrases like "sentido común" (common sense) or "sentido del humor" (sense of humor).

4. Feeling/Emotion: "Sentido" can also translate to "feeling" or "emotion" when describing a state of mind. For example, "sentido de culpa" means "sense of guilt".

5. Understanding: In some contexts, "sentido" can be translated as "understanding" or "interpretation."

Here are some examples:

* "No entiendo el sentido de su argumento." (I don't understand the meaning of your argument.)

* "El tren va en sentido contrario." (The train is going in the opposite direction.)

* "Tienes buen sentido del humor." (You have a good sense of humor.)

* "Siento mucho lo que pasó." (I'm very sorry about what happened.)

To get the most accurate translation of "sentido", you need to look at the surrounding context and consider the intended meaning.

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