¿estás emocionado?
The English phrase "are you excited?" is translated into Spanish as ¿estás emocionado?
This question is used to ask if someone is feeling eager or enthusiastic about something. In some Latin American countries, it can also be used informally to mean "Are you psyched?"
How does it change in a sentence?
If you are speaking to a woman, use the feminine form ¿estás emocionada? To ask a group of people if they are excited, use the plural form ¿están emocionados?
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often use emocionado to mean "excited" in a way that can sound slightly dramatic or overly intense in Spanish. Depending on the context, a native speaker might prefer using tener ganas de to express anticipation instead.
Did you know?
- Using the verb ilusionarse is a common way to say one is excited about a future dream, but it can also imply that the person is being naive or delusional.
- While ¿estás emocionado? is grammatically correct, a native speaker in Spain might ask ¿te hace ilusión? to see if you are looking forward to something.
- While emocionado means 'excited', the word emoción can refer to any strong feeling, including sadness or fear, rather than just positive anticipation.
Examples in context
- ¿Estás emocionado por el viaje?Are you excited about the trip?
- Sé que vas al concierto, ¿estás emocionado?I know you're going to the concert, are you excited?
- Mañana es el estreno, ¿estás emocionado?Tomorrow is the premiere, are you excited?
