Emoción (en. Emotion)

/emoˈsjon/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Affective state that manifests through feelings.
An emotion can be the joy you feel when receiving good news.
Una emoción puede ser la alegría que sientes al recibir buenas noticias.
Psychological reaction to a stimulus.
The emotion she experienced upon seeing her friend was contagious.
La emoción que experimentó al ver a su amigo fue contagiosa.
A feeling that can influence a person's behavior.
Emotions can affect our decision-making.
Las emociones pueden afectar nuestra toma de decisiones.

Etymology

From Latin 'emotio', which means 'movement' or 'disturbance'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be excited
To feel filled with enthusiasm or joy.
estar emocionado
to awaken emotions
To provoke intense feelings in a person.
despertar emociones
to express emotions
To manifest what one feels verbally or non-verbally.
expresar emociones

Related Words

affection
Feeling of affection towards someone.
afecto
sensitivity
Ability to perceive or feel emotions intensely.
sensibilidad
passion
Intense emotion felt for something or someone.
pasión

Slang Meanings

To be on an emotional rollercoaster
She has been on an emotional rollercoaster since the relationship started.
Ha estado en una montaña rusa emocional desde que empezó la relación.
To let out emotions
Sometimes, it's good to let out emotions during a chat with friends.
A veces, es bueno sacar las emociones durante una charla con amigos.