Spanish Conversation · Level 19
90 words
Spanish word
excitar
Pronunciation
IPA/eksθiˈtaɾ/
Meaning
- verbexcite
Example
La música me excita antes del partido.
The music excites me before the game.
More examples
Esa pregunta me excita la curiosidad.
That question stimulates my curiosity.
Core concept
A stimulus that heightens bodily or emotional responsiveness.
Common phrases
excitar la curiosidad
stimulate curiosity
excitar la imaginación
stimulate the imagination
excitar los sentidos
stimulate the senses
Similar words
estimular: Raise sensory or mental responsiveness to increase attention or prompt a stronger reaction.
provocar: Elicit a reaction or emotion by prompting its onset.
animar: Cheer or encourage someone, making them more willing to act or speak.
entusiasmar: Inspire eager enthusiasm and strong interest that motivates active engagement.
Definition in Spanish
Estimular o provocar una reacción física o emocional en alguien; también incitar a actuar o avivar pasiones.
Word origin
From Latin excitare (ex- 'out' + citare 'call or move'), the verb entered Spanish with the idea of provoking an outward reaction.
Usage tips
- Excitarse commonly denotes becoming physically or sexually aroused, so say emocionarse or entusiasmarse to express being excited about something nonsexual.
Other meanings
- inciteverb
Opposites
- calmarsootheverb
- tranquilizarcalmverb
Related words
- excitaciónstimulationnoun
- excitantestimulatingadjective
- excitadostimulatedadjective