Excitación (en. Excitement)

/eksitaˈsjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A state of great emotional or physical agitation.
The children's excitement was evident on Christmas morning.
La excitación de los niños era evidente en la mañana de Navidad.
Stimulation of an emotional or physiological response.
Excitement is a normal response to exciting situations.
La excitación es una respuesta normal ante situaciones emocionantes.

Etymology

From the Latin 'excitatio', derived from 'excitare', meaning 'to awaken' or 'to stir up'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be excited
To feel a state of enthusiasm or agitation about something.
tener excitación
nervous excitements
Extreme emotional reactions that may include nervousness.
excitaciones nerviosas

Related Words

exciting
Causing excitement.
excitante
excitement
The act of exciting or the state of being excited.
excitación

Slang Meanings

rush
The concert was a real rush of excitement.
El concierto fue un verdadero subidón de excitación.
emotion
I feel a huge emotion for tomorrow's match.
Siento una emoción enorme por el partido de mañana.