How to Say "sensation" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “sensation” is “sensación” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
nounA2
physical experience
Examples
Tengo una sensación de ardor en la mano.
I have a burning sensation in my hand.
La sensación de frío era insoportable.
The feeling of cold was unbearable.
Using 'de'
When describing the specific feeling, Spanish almost always uses the preposition 'de': 'sensación de calor' (feeling of heat).
Other Meanings of “sensación”
“sensación” can also mean:
- a great public success or hit(C1)
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