Spanish Conversation · Level 78
60 words
Spanish word
efusivo
Pronunciation
IPA/efuˈsiβo/
Meaning
- adjectiveeffusive
Example
Los fans fueron efusivos cuando llegó el cantante.
The fans were effusive when the singer arrived.
More examples
El artista recibió un aplauso efusivo al terminar la canción.
The artist received effusive applause when the song ended.
Core concept
Person with open arms and an expressive smile radiating lines and hearts.
Common phrases
aplauso efusivo
effusive applause
saludo efusivo
effusive greeting
persona efusiva
emotional person
Similar words
entusiasta: Greets situations with eager, upbeat interest and energetic encouragement.
emocionado: Becomes visibly excited or moved, showing quick, heartfelt emotional responses.
apasionado: Pursues ideas or people with fierce, consuming emotional intensity.
eufórico: Shows wild, almost uncontrollable exhilaration and rapturous happiness.
Definition in Spanish
Que expresa emociones intensas y abiertas de forma demostrativa y afectuosa.
Word origin
Derived from Latin effusivus (effundere, ex 'out' + fundere 'to pour'), literally 'poured out' and used for outward, warm expression.
Usage tips
- Spanish uses a single f (efusivo) while English effusive has double f, so English speakers often misspell it in Spanish.
Opposites
- comedidoreservedadjective
- mesuradomeasuredadjective
Related words
- efusividadenthusiasmnoun
- efusivamenteenthusiasticallyadverb