Spanish Conversation · Level 14
89 words
Spanish word
sentimental
Pronunciation
IPA/sentimenˈtal/
Meaning
- adjectivesentimental
Example
No seas sentimental, fue solo una broma.
Don't be sentimental; it was just a joke.
More examples
La persona sentimental aceptó la despedida con lágrimas.
The sentimental person accepted the farewell with tears.
Core concept
An old sepia photograph that provokes a warm, wistful feeling.
Common phrases
persona sentimental
sentimental person
estar sentimental
be sentimental
película sentimental
sentimental film
Similar words
tierno: Softly affectionate in manner or appearance, showing gentle warmth and sweetness.
sensible: Emotionally sensitive and responsive, reacting deeply to others or surrounding events.
afectuoso: Openly warm and affectionate toward others, showing care and fondness.
nostálgico: Wistfully longing for the past, feeling a warm nostalgia when recalling earlier times.
Definition in Spanish
Que muestra ternura o nostalgia de forma evidente, con reacciones emocionales suaves en lugar de intensas.
Word origin
The Spanish word sentimental is borrowed from French and traces to Latin sentimentum 'feeling' with the suffix -alis to form an adjective about feelings.
Usage tips
- In Spanish sentimental often describes a gentle, affectionate mood and is not always as harshly negative as the English word 'mawkish'.