Spanish Conversation · Level 8
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Spanish word
eufórico
Pronunciation
IPA/euˈfoɾiko/
Meaning
- adjectiveelated
Example
Me siento eufórico cuando canto con mis amigos.
I feel elated when I sing with my friends.
More examples
Al ganar el concurso, me puse eufórico.
When I won the contest, I became elated.
Core concept
An intense uplift of mood and well-being.
Common phrases
estar eufórico
be elated
ponerse eufórico
become elated
sentirse eufórico
feel elated
Similar words
feliz: Calmly content and pleased, with a steady sense of personal satisfaction.
entusiasmado: Eagerly expectant and excited, driven by strong anticipation about something.
emocionado: Emotionally stirred and highly aroused, with intense feelings in response to events.
alegre: Lighthearted and cheerful, showing a bright, easy happiness.
Definition in Spanish
Que siente una alegría muy intensa y una sensación de bienestar que eleva el ánimo.
Word origin
This adjective comes from the noun euforia, from Greek εὐφορία 'bearing well' (εὖ 'well' + φέρω 'to carry'), with Spanish -ico forming the adjective.
Usage tips
- Stronger than alegre or contento, eufórico describes high-intensity moments like concerts or major victories and commonly appears with estar or sentirse.