admiración
“admiración” means “admiration” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
admiration
Also: wonder, respect
📝 In Action
Siento mucha admiración por mi abuela.
A2I have a lot of admiration for my grandmother.
El paisaje despertó la admiración de todos los viajeros.
B1The landscape sparked wonder in all the travelers.
Su dedicación al trabajo es digna de admiración.
B2His dedication to work is worthy of admiration.
exclamation mark
Also: exclamation point
📝 In Action
¡Hola! lleva un signo de admiración al principio y otro al final.
A1¡Hola! has an exclamation mark at the beginning and another at the end.
No olvides poner los signos de admiración en las frases exclamativas.
A2Don't forget to put exclamation marks in exclamatory sentences.
¿Es un signo de interrogación o de admiración?
A1Is it a question mark or an exclamation mark?
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: admiración
Question 1 of 3
Which connecting word follows 'admiración' when expressing who you admire?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'admiratio', which comes from 'ad-' (at) and 'mirari' (to wonder). It literally means 'to wonder at' something.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'admiración' the same as 'respeto'?
They are close, but 'admiración' usually implies a sense of wonder or being impressed by someone's talents, whereas 'respeto' is more about acknowledging someone's authority or worth.
Why does it have an accent on the 'o'?
Because it is a word where the emphasis is on the last syllable and it ends in 'n'. The accent mark helps you know exactly how to pronounce it.
Can I use 'admiración' for objects, or only for people?
You can use it for both! You can feel 'admiración' for a great artist or for a beautiful sunset.