Emocional (en. Emotional)

/e.mo.θioˈnal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That is related to emotions.
Her reaction was very emotional in response to the news.
Su reacción fue muy emocional ante la noticia.
That provokes or expresses a strong emotional charge.
The movie had a deep emotional message.
La película tenía un mensaje emocional profundo.
That experiences emotions intensely.
She is a very emotional person, she always shows her feelings.
Ella es una persona muy emocional, siempre muestra sus sentimientos.

Etymology

From Latin 'emotio', which means 'movement', 'impulse', derived from 'emovere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

emotional intelligence
Ability to recognize and manage one's own emotions and those of others.
inteligencia emocional
emotional state
Condition in which a person's emotions are at a given moment.
estado emocional
emotional support
Assistance provided to someone in times of emotional need.
apoyo emocional

Related Words

emotion
Affective state that results from the response to a stimulus.
emoción
feeling
Emotional state that is more lasting than an emotion.
sentimiento
affection
Feeling of affection or attachment towards someone.
afecto

Slang Meanings

Sentimental
That song is very sentimental; it makes me cry.
Esa canción es muy sensiblera, me hace llorar.
Emotional sissy
Don't be an emotional sissy; don't cry over that.
No seas un maricón emocional, no llores por eso.