Spanish word

emoción

Pronunciation

IPA/emoˈθjon/

Meaning

  • feminine nounemotion

Example

Al ver el correo, sentí una gran emoción.

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

Illustration for emoción (emotion)

More examples

Su discurso despertó emoción entre el público.

His speech aroused emotion among the audience.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • sentir emoción

    feel emotion

  • mostrar emoción

    show emotion

  • controlar emoción

    control one's emotions

Similar words

sentimiento: Long-lasting inner feeling or emotional state that persists over time.
sensación: Physical or mental feeling arising from an external stimulus, often bodily in nature.
entusiasmo: Eager, energetic excitement about something that drives lively engagement.
pasión: Very strong, intense liking or devotion that compels deep commitment.

Definition in Spanish

Estado afectivo intenso y de corta duración que provoca reacciones visibles como alegría, sorpresa o tristeza.

Word origin

From Latin emotio 'movement', via the verb emovere 'to move', the noun shifted from physical motion to a brief stirring of feeling.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • excitementnoun
  • feelingnoun

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