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conmoción

kon-mo-SYON/konmoˈsjon/

“conmoción” means “shock” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

shock

Also: commotion, upheaval
NounfB2
A person sitting with their hands over their heart, looking surprised and wide-eyed.

📝 In Action

La noticia de su renuncia causó una gran conmoción en la oficina.

B2

The news of his resignation caused a great shock in the office.

Hubo una conmoción en la calle tras el accidente.

B1

There was a commotion in the street after the accident.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • impacto (impact)
  • agitación (agitation/turmoil)
  • estupor (stupor/amazement)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • causar conmoción – to cause a stir/shock
  • gran conmoción – great upheaval

concussion

NounfC1formal
A person sitting on a bench holding an ice pack to their head.

📝 In Action

El boxeador fue hospitalizado por una conmoción cerebral.

C1

The boxer was hospitalized for a concussion.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • traumatismo (trauma/injury)

Common Collocations

  • conmoción cerebral – concussion (literally 'brain commotion')

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "conmoción" in Spanish:

commotion→concussion→shock→upheaval→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: conmoción

Question 1 of 1

What is the most likely meaning of 'conmoción cerebral' in a sports report?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
conmover(to move/touch emotionally) — Verb
conmovedor(moving/touching) — Adjective
conmovido(moved/touched) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
emocióncanciónpasión
📚 Etymology▼

From Latin 'commotio', which combines 'com-' (together) and 'motio' (movement), describing a literal 'shaking together' or disturbance.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: commotionFrench: commotion

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'conmoción' always a bad thing?

Usually, yes. It implies a disturbance, shock, or injury. While a 'commotion' could technically be caused by something exciting, it almost always carries a sense of stress or confusion.