Spanish Conversation · Level 125
59 words
Spanish word
emocionante
Pronunciation
IPA/emoθjoˈnante/
Meaning
- adjectiveexciting
Example
El partido fue emocionante.
The match was exciting.
More examples
Vi una película emocionante anoche.
I saw an exciting movie last night.
Core concept
A stadium celebration after a winning goal.
Common phrases
una experiencia emocionante
an exciting experience
una película emocionante
an exciting movie
Similar words
interesante: Sparks interest or curiosity and encourages further exploration.
divertido: Brings laughter and light-hearted fun to an activity or event.
impresionante: Strikes with powerful awe or surprise and remains memorable.
apasionante: Drives passionate engagement and sustained, focused involvement.
Definition in Spanish
Que despierta emociones fuertes y produce reacciones intensas en las personas.
Word origin
From Spanish emocionar and ultimately from Latin emovere 'to move', originally meaning 'to move the heart', so the adjective denotes something that provokes strong emotional reactions.
Usage tips
- Emocionante labels the thing that causes strong feelings, while emocionado labels a person who feels them and conmovedor highlights being emotionally touched.