excitante
“excitante” means “exciting” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
exciting, thrilling
Also: stimulating
📝 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.
stimulant
Also: thrill, arousal agent
📝 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.
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "excitante" in Spanish:
arousal agent→exciting→stimulant→stimulating→thrill→thrilling→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: excitante
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'excitante' to describe a feeling?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the verb 'excitar,' which descends from the Latin verb *excitāre*, meaning 'to rouse,' 'to call forth,' or 'to stimulate.' The Spanish word literally means 'that which excites.'
First recorded: Late Medieval/Early Renaissance period
Cognates (Related words)
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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.