Emoción (en. Emotion)
/emoˈθjon/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
A complex feeling that can be strong and diverse, such as joy, sadness, or fear.
The emotion I felt upon seeing my friend was indescribable.
La emoción que sentí al ver a mi amigo fue indescriptible.
Affective reaction to an event.
The news caused a profound emotion in everyone present.
La noticia provocó una emoción profunda en todos los presentes.
Affective state that leads to a physical or behavioral response.
Emotions can influence our mental health.
Las emociones pueden influir en nuestra salud mental.
Etymology
Comes from the Latin 'emotio', which means 'movement' or 'impulse'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be filled with emotion
To feel a deep joy or anticipation.
estar lleno de emoción
emotion close to the surface
To feel very sensitive or emotionally affected.
emoción a flor de piel
to overflow with emotion
To feel an emotion so intense that it becomes difficult to control it.
desbordarse de emoción
Related Words
feeling
Affective state that can be lasting.
sentimiento
affection
Emotion of affection or love towards someone.
afecto
passion
Intense and overwhelming feeling towards something or someone.
pasión
Slang Meanings
To be in the groove
That movie was so exciting that I was totally in the groove.
Esa película fue tan emocionante que estaba totalmente en la onda.
To put in a lot of effort
When I found out about the concert, I put in a lot of effort because of the excitement.
Cuando me enteré del concierto, le eché muchas ganas por la emoción.