sensación
“sensación” means “feeling” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
feeling, sensation
Also: sense
📝 In Action
Tengo una sensación de ardor en la mano.
A2I have a burning sensation in my hand.
La sensación de frío era insoportable.
B1The feeling of cold was unbearable.
impression, feeling
Also: vibe
📝 In Action
Al entrar, tuve la sensación de que algo andaba mal.
B1Upon entering, I had the feeling that something was wrong.
La película deja una sensación de tristeza.
B2The movie leaves an impression of sadness.
Ella me dio una sensación de mucha confianza.
B1She gave me a feeling of great confidence.
sensation, phenomenon
Also: star, hit
📝 In Action
El nuevo restaurante de tapas es la sensación del barrio.
C1The new tapas restaurant is the sensation (the big hit) of the neighborhood.
La banda se convirtió en una sensación mundial de la noche a la mañana.
C1The band became a worldwide sensation overnight.
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Words that translate to "sensación" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: sensación
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'sensación' to mean a sudden, intense public success?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes directly from the Latin word *sensatio*, which means 'feeling' or 'perception,' based on the verb *sentire* (to feel). This origin explains why so many Spanish words ending in -ción are related to actions or states of being.
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is 'sensación' feminine, even though many Spanish words ending in -ón are masculine?
This is a great observation! Almost all Spanish nouns that end in -ción (like *canción*, *nación*, *información*) are feminine, regardless of the -ón ending. This pattern is consistent and comes from Latin words ending in *-tio*.