Can express and respond to feelings and opinions during conversations
Emotional expression in conversation
Vocabulary
to feel — sentir-se
I feel very good when I am with my friends.
Sinto-me muito bem quando estou com os meus amigos.to express feelings — expressar sentimentos
It is important to express our feelings.
É importante expressar os nossos sentimentos.to agree with — concordar com
I completely agree with your opinion.
Concordo completamente com a sua opinião.to disagree politely — discordar educadamente
I understand your point, but I disagree politely.
Compreendo o seu ponto, mas discordo educadamente.to show interest — demonstrar interesse
It is good when someone tells us something.
É bom demonstrar interesse quando alguém nos conta algo.to share my perspective — partilhar a minha perspetiva
I would like on this topic.
Gostava de partilhar a minha perspetiva sobre este assunto.
Grammar
Sentir-se + adjective for emotional states
Using reflexive verb sentir-se with adjectives to describe feelings
- I feel motivated to start the project.
- She feels confident in her decision.
Cultural notes
British culture tends to be more reserved about emotional expression. Sharing feelings is appropriate with close friends but may be uncomfortable in casual acquaintances.