emoción
“emoción” means “emotion” in Spanish (A general, strong feeling).
emotion
Also: feeling, excitement, thrill
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Ella sintió una gran emoción al ver a su familia.
A1She felt great emotion when seeing her family.
Controlar las emociones es clave para tomar buenas decisiones.
B1Controlling your emotions is key to making good decisions.
La película generó una mezcla de emociones: alegría, tristeza y asombro.
B2The movie generated a mixture of emotions: joy, sadness, and astonishment.
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Which sentence correctly uses the word 'emoción'?
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Traces back to the Latin verb *emovere*, meaning 'to move out' or 'to stir up.' The idea is that an emotion is something that moves or stirs the soul.
First recorded: Appeared in Spanish around the 15th century, derived from the French *émotion*.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'emoción' only used for positive feelings?
No. While it often translates to 'excitement' (a positive feeling), *emoción* can refer to any strong feeling—joy, fear, anger, or sadness. You would always specify the type of feeling, like 'una emoción de tristeza' (an emotion of sadness).
What is the difference between 'emoción' and 'sentimiento'?
*Emoción* usually refers to a strong, spontaneous, and immediate reaction (like a sudden rush of fear or joy). *Sentimiento* (feeling) is usually a more stable, long-lasting state, like love, gratitude, or grief.