entusiasmar
“entusiasmar” means “to thrill” in Spanish (to cause someone to feel great excitement).
to thrill
Also: to excite, to fill with enthusiasm
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La idea de viajar a España me entusiasma.
B1The idea of traveling to Spain thrills me.
Ese profesor entusiasma a sus alumnos con sus historias.
B1That teacher excites his students with his stories.
No me entusiasma mucho el plan de ir al cine.
B2I'm not very thrilled about the plan to go to the cinema.
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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📚 Etymology▼
From Greek 'enthousiasmos', meaning 'divine inspiration' or 'having a god within'. It traveled through Latin before becoming the Spanish word we use today to describe high energy and joy.
First recorded: 17th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'entusiasmar' and 'emocionar'?
Can I use 'entusiasmar' for people?
Yes! You can say 'Él entusiasma a todos' (He thrills/inspires everyone).
Is it a regular verb?
Yes, it follows the standard pattern for verbs ending in -ar, making it very easy to conjugate!