Emocionar (en. Thrill)
/emoθioˈnaɾ/
Meaning & Definition
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verb
To cause someone an intense feeling of joy, sadness, or another emotion.
The movie moved me a lot.
La película me emocionó mucho.
To touch or deeply affect someone's mood.
The winner's speech touched everyone present.
El discurso del ganador emocionó a todos los presentes.
To make someone feel a powerful emotion.
Music can move people.
La música puede emocionar a las personas.
Etymology
From the verb 'mocionar', which comes from the Latin 'emovere', meaning to move outward or provoke.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to move someone emotionally
To provoke a strong emotion in someone.
emocionar a alguien
to be moved to tears
To reach a state of great emotion that causes tears.
emocionarse hasta las lágrimas
there's nothing that excites me
Expression that indicates apathy or disinterest in emotional stimuli.
no hay nada que me emocione
Related Words
emotion
Affective state experienced by a person.
emoción
emotional
Related to emotions.
emocional
commotion
Intense alteration of someone's calm or emotional state.
conmoción
Slang Meanings
To be extremely moved
That news moved me to the max.
Esa noticia me emocionó al máximo.
To get sentimental
He got sentimental when he heard his favorite song.
Se puso sentimental cuando escuchó su canción favorita.