Corazonada (en. Hunch)

/ko.ra.θoˈna.ða/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
An impression or distressing feeling that is not based on concrete evidence.
I had a gut feeling that something bad was going to happen.
Tuve una corazonada de que algo malo iba a suceder.
An inner feeling that guides a person to make decisions.
His intuition told him that he should follow his own path.
Su corazonada le dijo que debía seguir su propio camino.
A premonition that can be positive or negative.
Despite the doubts, his gut feeling was that everything would turn out fine.
A pesar de las dudas, su corazonada era que todo saldría bien.

Etymology

From the noun 'heart' and the suffix '-ada', which indicates a feeling or state related to the heart.

Common Phrases and Expressions

follow the heart's intuition
To act according to an intuition or feeling.
seguir la corazonada
there's no intuition that matters
Expression that indicates that there is no room for intuitions in a specific situation.
no hay corazonada que valga
to have a gut feeling
To feel an impression or premonition about something.
tener una corazonada

Related Words

heart
Organ that pumps blood; it also symbolizes emotions.
corazón
feeling
Emotional sensation that can influence decisions.
sentimiento

Slang Meanings

It refers to gut feeling in English.
Sometimes, my gut feeling is better than any analysis.
A veces, mi corazonada es mejor que cualquier análisis.
It is synonymous with 'antecedent' in some regions.
My intuition was right, as always.
Mi corazonada fue correcta, como siempre.