excitado
“excitado” means “aroused” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
aroused
Also: turned on, stimulated
📝 In Action
Él se sentía excitado después de ver la película romántica.
B1He felt aroused after watching the romantic movie.
Las células nerviosas están en un estado excitado.
C1The nerve cells are in a stimulated state.
No digas 'estoy excitado' si solo estás feliz por una fiesta.
A2Don't say 'I'm excited' if you are just happy about a party.
agitated
Also: over-stimulated, excited
📝 In Action
El paciente llegó al hospital muy excitado y agresivo.
C1The patient arrived at the hospital very agitated and aggressive.
Un átomo excitado tiene más energía de la normal.
C2An excited atom has more energy than normal.
El sistema nervioso está demasiado excitado por la cafeína.
B2The nervous system is too over-stimulated by caffeine.
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Words that translate to "excitado" in Spanish:
agitated→aroused→excited→over-stimulated→stimulated→turned on→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: excitado
Question 1 of 3
If you are very happy and looking forward to your birthday party, which should you say?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'excitare,' which means to 'summon forth' or 'wake up.' It originally described being stirred up or physically moved.
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'excitado' a bad word?
No, it is not a 'bad' word or a swear word, but it is very private. Using it in public to mean 'happy' will make people think you are talking about your private feelings.
How do I say 'I'm excited for the weekend'?
You should say 'Tengo ganas de que llegue el fin de semana' or 'Estoy emocionado por el fin de semana.'
Can I use 'excitado' for a child who is hyper?
It is better to use 'nervioso' or 'inquieto.' Using 'excitado' for a child can sound very wrong to native speakers.