entusiasmado
“entusiasmado” means “excited” in Spanish (when someone is looking forward to something).
excited, enthusiastic
Also: thrilled, keen
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Estoy muy entusiasmado con mi nuevo proyecto.
A1I am very excited about my new project.
Los estudiantes parecen entusiasmados por la excursión.
A2The students seem enthusiastic about the field trip.
No puedo evitar sentirme entusiasmado por lo que vendrá.
B1I can't help but feel thrilled about what's to come.
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Quick Quiz: entusiasmado
Question 1 of 3
Which verb do you use with 'entusiasmado' to say you are excited right now?
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Comes from the Greek word 'enthousiasmos', which originally meant being 'inspired by a god' or having 'a god within.' It moved through Latin before reaching Spanish.
First recorded: 17th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'emocionado' and 'entusiasmado'?
They are very similar! 'Emocionado' is more general and can mean excited or even moved to tears. 'Entusiasmado' usually implies you have a lot of energy or interest in a specific activity or project.
Can I use 'entusiasmado' for objects?
No, this word is used to describe the feelings of people or animals. You wouldn't use it to describe a movie or a book; for those, you might use 'emocionante' (exciting).
Is it 'entusiasmado con' or 'entusiasmado por'?
Both are correct! 'Con' is very common for projects or things you are doing, while 'por' is often used for events or news.