Emocionado (en. Excited)

/emoθjonaðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Experiencing or showing intense emotion.
He is excited about his favorite band's concert.
Está emocionado por el concierto de su banda favorita.
Feeling moved or passionate.
He felt excited upon receiving the award.
Se sintió emocionado al recibir el premio.
Related to a strong emotional reaction.
The children were excited to see the movie.
Los niños estaban emocionados al ver la película.

Etymology

Derives from the verb emocionar, which comes from the Latin 'emotione' meaning 'movement' or 'commotion'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I can't contain the excitement.
An intense sensation that cannot be hidden.
no puedo contener la emoción
to be excited
To feel full of excitement.
estar emocionado
excited to the teeth
To be extremely excited.
emocionado hasta los dientes

Related Words

emotion
Intense feeling that provokes a physical or psychological response.
emoción
to excite
To cause or provoke emotion in someone.
emocionar
to move
To make someone feel a deep emotion.
conmover

Slang Meanings

To be super excited or enthusiastic.
I am mega excited about the trip to the beach.
Estoy mega emocionado por el viaje a la playa.
To feel amazing or incredibly happy.
Today I feel great, I'm extremely excited!
Hoy estoy de buenas, ¡estoy emocionadísimo!