Spanish Conversation · Level 64
76 words
Spanish word
emocional
Pronunciation
IPA/emoθjoˈnal/
Meaning
- adjectiveemotional
Example
La discusión se puso emocional.
The discussion became emotional.
More examples
Después del accidente, su estado emocional era frágil.
After the accident, his emotional state was fragile.
Core concept
An atmosphere or situation charged with intense feeling.
Common phrases
estado emocional
emotional state
reacción emocional
emotional response
crisis emocional
emotional crisis
Similar words
emocionado: Feeling excited or emotionally stirred, temporarily moved by strong feeling.
conmovido: Deeply moved, experiencing a sincere, powerful inner emotional response.
sentimental: Inclined to nostalgia and tenderness, easily affected by small memories or gestures.
Definition in Spanish
Relativo a los sentimientos, que refleja estados afectivos intensos en una persona o situación.
Word origin
Emocional is formed from emoción (from Latin emotio) with the suffix -al and ultimately traces back to Latin emovere 'to move'.
Usage tips
- In La discusión se puso emocional the phrase means the discussion became heated or emotionally charged rather than naming a clinical trait, and the adverbial form is emocionalmente.