Admiración (en. Admiration)
/admiraˈθjon/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
A feeling of wonder and respect that one has towards something considered admirable.
The admiration I feel for his work is immense.
La admiración que siento por su trabajo es inmensa.
The action of admiring or being admired.
His admiration for the talent of others leads him to learn from them.
Su admiración por el talento de otros lo lleva a aprender de ellos.
Recognition of the positive qualities of a person or thing.
The public's admiration for the artist was evident.
La admiración del público hacia el artista fue evidente.
Etymology
From Latin 'admiratio', which means 'wonder' or 'respect'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be in admiration
To feel astonished or amazed by something.
estar en admiración
to cause admiration
To provoke a feeling of respect and wonder in others.
causar admiración
to live in admiration
To feel admiration continuously towards something or someone.
vivir en admiración
Related Words
admires
A person who admires or feels admiration.
admira
admirer
One who has admiration for someone or something.
admirador
admirable
Worthy of being admired; deserving of respect and esteem.
admirable
Slang Meanings
To be amazed
That performance left me amazed, what admiration!
Esa actuación me dejó flipado, ¡qué admiración!
To be left speechless
I was left speechless by his talent, pure admiration.
Me quedé boquiabierto con su talento, pura admiración.