Spanish word

conmovedor

Pronunciation

IPA/kommoβeˈðoɾ/

Meaning

  • adjectivemoving

Example

El gesto conmovedor emocionó a todos.

The moving gesture touched everyone.

Illustration for conmovedor (moving)

More examples

La película fue tan conmovedora que todos lloraron.

The film was so moving that everyone cried.

Core concept

A scene that makes people well up.

Common phrases

  • película conmovedora

    moving film

  • historia conmovedora

    moving story

  • momento conmovedor

    moving moment

Similar words

emocionante: Creates intense excitement or a powerful surge of emotion.
emotivo: Stirs inward feelings in a sincere, reflective way.
enternecedor: Warms the heart by showing gentle kindness or vulnerability.
tierno: Conveys a soft, affectionate, almost childlike warmth that soothes.

Definition in Spanish

Indica que algo inspira ternura o emoción profunda en las personas que lo perciben.

Word origin

Formed from the verb conmover (from Latin commovēre 'to stir or move emotionally') with the adjectival suffix -dor meaning 'causing or characterized by', yielding 'causing emotion'.

Usage tips

  • Common collocations are 'es conmovedor' and 'resultó conmovedor' often strengthened by muy or realmente, and it does not mean physical relocation as English 'moving' sometimes does.

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