emociones
/emoθjones/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for emotions is emociones.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the noun is emoción.
How do you pronounce it?
/emoθjones/
Did you know?
- Spanish has a specific word, desahogo, which describes the act of releasing bottled-up emociones. There is no single English word that captures this specific sense of emotional venting for relief.
- The word emoción shares a root with the English word 'emotion', but it also relates to the Latin 'emovere', meaning to move out or stir up. This reflects the idea of an emotion being a 'stirring' of the soul.
- The phrase estoy emocionado does not always mean 'I am emotional' in the sense of being upset. It most commonly translates to 'I am thrilled' or 'I am looking forward to something'.
Examples in context
- Ella no puede controlar sus emociones.She can't control her emotions.This sentence is useful for describing an inability to control one's emociones.Tatoeba #1478745 by marcelostockle, translation #314646 by CK
- Tom tiene control sobre sus emociones.Tom got a grip on his emotions.This sentence shows how someone might have control over their emociones.Tatoeba #1612670 by hayastan, translation #37102 by CM
- A veces no puedo contener mis emociones.Sometimes I can't hold back my emotions.This sentence illustrates a situation where one cannot hold back their emociones.Tatoeba #1519975 by marcelostockle, translation #1552999 by marcelostockle
- Me encuentro apenado(a)I am sorry
- ¡Me siento genial!I feel great!
- ¡Estoy encantado(a) de la vida!I am thrilled!
- Me siento de bajónI feel down
- ¡Estoy hecho(a) polvo!I am shattered!
- ¡Estoy que echo chispas!I am fuming!
- 17 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are talking about a sad movie.
- JavierEsta película me despertó muchas emociones.This movie woke up many emotions in me.
- SofíaA mí también, fue muy conmovedora.Me too, it was very moving.
- JavierEs difícil manejar todas estas emociones.It is difficult to handle all these emotions.
- SofíaEs normal sentirse así, Javier.It is normal to feel this way, Javier.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
