Emocionales (en. Emotional)

/emoθjoˈnales/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Related to emotions.
Emotional decisions often rely on feelings rather than logic.
Las decisiones emocionales a menudo se basan en sentimientos más que en lógica.
That provokes or can affect emotions.
Emotional music can induce a deep emotional response.
La música emotiva puede inducir una respuesta emocional profunda.
Capable of expressing or provoking emotions.
She is a very emotional actress who conveys her feelings easily.
Ella es una actriz muy emocional que transmite sus sentimientos con facilidad.

Etymology

It comes from the Spanish 'emoción' and the suffix '-ales' that indicates belonging or relation.

Common Phrases and Expressions

emotional intelligence
Ability to manage and understand one's own emotions and those of others.
inteligencia emocional
emotional vulnerability
State of being exposed to emotional hurt.
vulnerabilidad emocional
emotional state
Condition in which a person's emotions are found.
estado emocional

Related Words

emotion
Psychological reaction to stimuli that generates intense feelings.
emoción
feeling
Affective state that derives from emotions.
sentimiento
affection
Emotional bond felt towards a person or thing.
afecto

Slang Meanings

To be on an emotional journey
After the breakup, he is on an emotional journey.
Después de la ruptura, está en un viaje emocional.
To be a sea of emotions
The exam was a sea of emotions for me.
El examen fue un mar de emociones para mí.