conmoción
/kon-mo-SYON/
shock
A sudden emotional shock or disturbance.
conmoción(noun)
shock
?a sudden emotional disturbance
commotion
?a state of confused and noisy disturbance
,upheaval
?a violent or sudden change or disruption to something
📝 In Action
La noticia de su renuncia causó una gran conmoción en la oficina.
B2The news of his resignation caused a great shock in the office.
Hubo una conmoción en la calle tras el accidente.
B1There was a commotion in the street after the accident.
💡 Grammar Points
Identifying Feminine Words
Most words ending in '-ción' are feminine, so you should use 'la' or 'una' with this word.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Don't confuse with just 'emotion'
Mistake: "Using 'conmoción' for any feeling."
Correction: Use 'conmoción' only for very strong, jarring shocks or public disturbances; use 'emoción' for general feelings.
⭐ Usage Tips
News Context
You will often hear news anchors use this word when a big event surprises a whole country or community.
A medical injury to the brain, such as a concussion.
📝 In Action
El boxeador fue hospitalizado por una conmoción cerebral.
C1The boxer was hospitalized for a concussion.
⭐ Usage Tips
Medical Accuracy
In a medical setting, always add 'cerebral' to clarify you are talking about a head injury.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: conmoción
Question 1 of 1
What is the most likely meaning of 'conmoción cerebral' in a sports report?
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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.