Spanish Conversation · Level 121
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Spanish word
conmoción
Pronunciation
IPA/kommoˈθjon/
Meaning
- feminine nounshock
Example
La noticia causó conmoción en todo el país.
The news caused a shock throughout the country.
More examples
El anuncio provocó conmoción en las redes sociales.
The announcement provoked shock on social media.
Core concept
A crowd suddenly frozen and whispering after shocking news.
Common phrases
causar conmoción
cause shock
provocar conmoción
provoke shock
conmoción social
social shock
Similar words
impacto: A powerful effect or influence produced by an event or force.
choque: A sudden, jarring disruption that abruptly unsettles feelings or situations.
consternación: Deep, sorrowful shock that leaves people gravely disturbed and mournful.
sobresalto: A brief, sharp startle reaction to an unexpected sudden event.
Definition in Spanish
Impacto emocional fuerte que altera el ánimo o la calma de una persona o de un grupo.
Word origin
From Latin commotio (com- 'together/strongly' + movere 'to move'), literally 'being strongly moved' and now used for a powerful emotional disturbance.
Usage tips
- Common collocations are estar conmocionado and causar conmoción, and conmoción cerebral refers to a medical concussion so context decides.
Other meanings
- upsetnoun
- uproarnoun
Opposites
- tranquilidadcalmnessnoun
- serenidadserenitynoun
Related words
- conmocionarshockverb
- conmocionadoshockedadjective
- conmocionanteshockingadjective