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“emotion” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/emoˈθjon/

Example

Al ver el correo, sentí una gran emoción.

When I saw the mail, I felt a surge of emotion.

Illustration for emoción (emotion)

How to say “emotion” in Spanish

“Emotion” in Spanish is emoción.

Short, intense affective burst that prompts visible reactions such as joy, surprise, or tears.

Full entry for emoción: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with emoción

Su discurso despertó emoción entre el público.

His speech aroused emotion among the audience.

Tips for using emoción

  • Spanish uses emocionante for something that excites people and emocionado for a person who feels excited or moved.

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