excitante
/ehk-see-TAHN-teh/
exciting
Something that causes great enthusiasm or eagerness is excitante (exciting).
excitante(adjective)
exciting
?causing enthusiasm or eagerness
,thrilling
?causing a sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure
stimulating
?making you feel more active or interested
📝 In Action
La película de acción fue muy excitante.
B1The action movie was very exciting.
Tener un trabajo nuevo es una perspectiva excitante.
B2Having a new job is an exciting prospect.
El debate fue tan excitante que nadie quería irse.
B2The debate was so stimulating that no one wanted to leave.
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective Agreement (Number Only)
Since 'excitante' ends in 'e', it is used for both masculine and feminine things. You only need to change the ending to 'excitantes' if you are describing more than one thing.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Mixing up 'Excitante' and 'Excitado'
Mistake: "La película está excitada. (The movie is excited.)"
Correction: La película es excitante. (The movie is exciting.) 'Excitante' describes the thing causing the feeling; 'excitado' describes the person feeling it.
⭐ Usage Tips
Placement
Like most descriptive adjectives, 'excitante' usually comes after the noun it describes: 'un viaje excitante' (an exciting trip).
As a noun, excitante refers to a stimulant, a substance that increases physiological activity.
excitante(noun)
stimulant
?a substance that increases physiological activity
thrill
?an exciting thing or event (often used figuratively)
,arousal agent
?something that causes strong interest or physical reaction
📝 In Action
El café es un excitante del sistema nervioso.
B2Coffee is a stimulant for the nervous system.
Buscar un nuevo excitante es una tendencia humana.
C1Searching for a new thrill is a human tendency.
💡 Grammar Points
Using the Adjective as a Noun
When you put an article (like 'el' or 'un') in front of 'excitante,' it stops being a describing word and becomes the name of the thing itself: 'el excitante' means 'the stimulating thing' or 'the stimulant.'
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal Context
The noun form 'el excitante' is often used in medical, psychological, or scientific discussions, or when talking about seeking thrills.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: excitante
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'excitante' to describe a feeling?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'excitante' have a strong sexual meaning in Spanish, like 'exciting' sometimes does in English?
Yes, 'excitante' can definitely refer to sexual arousal or stimulation, but it is also very commonly used in a neutral way to mean 'thrilling' or 'stimulating' (like an exciting game or debate). The context usually makes the meaning clear.
Why does 'excitante' stay the same for masculine and feminine nouns?
Because it ends in an '-e' in its singular form, it is one of the Spanish adjectives that doesn't change based on whether the noun is masculine or feminine. It only changes to 'excitantes' when you are talking about multiple things.