Evocaba (en. Evoked)
/e.βoˈka.βa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
Bring something back to memory.
The music I listened to evoked memories of my childhood.
La música que escuché me evocaba recuerdos de mi infancia.
Call to mind images or past sensations.
The smell of flowers evoked happy moments.
El olor de las flores me evocaba momentos felices.
Arouse or provoke a thought or impression.
The words of the poem evoked deep sadness.
Las palabras del poema evocaban una profunda tristeza.
Etymology
From Latin 'evocare', meaning 'to call forth' or 'to bring to mind'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
evoke memories
Cause something to be remembered or brought to memory.
evocar recuerdos
evoke feelings
Provoke emotions or opinions in someone.
evocar sentimientos
evoke images
Make us visualize something mentally.
evocar imágenes
Related Words
evocation
Act of evoking.
evocación
reminiscence
Remembering something from the past.
rememoración
memory
Memory of an event or experience.
recuerdo
Slang Meanings
Remember something nostalgically.
Whenever I watch that movie, it always evokes moments from my youth.
Cuando veo esa película, siempre me evoca momentos de mi juventud.
Make an emotional reference to a past event.
The conversation evokes so many memories that I feel nostalgic.
La conversación evoca tantas memorias que me siento nostálgico.