corazonada
/koɾaθoˈnada/feminine
The English phrase "gut feeling" can be translated into Spanish as corazonada or presentimiento.
Meaning: an instinct or intuition (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| corazonada | /koɾaθoˈnada/ /koɾasoˈnada/ |
feminine |
| presentimiento | /pɾesentiˈmjento/ | masculine |
Both terms describe an instinct or intuition.
Which one should you use?
While both mean gut feeling, presentimiento often carries a slightly more ominous or negative connotation, like a premonition of something bad happening.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Hispanic countries, such as Mexico and Argentina, pálpito is used to describe a gut feeling or a hunch.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of corazonada is corazonadas, and the plural form of presentimiento is presentimientos.
How do you pronounce it?
/koɾaθoˈnada/
Did you know?
- The word corazonada is built from corazón, which means 'heart', rather than 'gut'. While English speakers attribute intuition to the stomach, Spanish speakers often attribute it to the heart.
- The word corazonada is frequently used in Spanish gambling and sports culture to describe a blind bet based on a feeling rather than statistics.
- The suffix -ada in corazonada can often denote a sudden blow or an action, making the word feel like a 'hit' or a sudden strike from the heart.
Examples in context
- Tengo una corazonada de que algo saldrá mal.I have a gut feeling that something will go wrong.
- Me acaba de dar un presentimiento de que debo cambiar de camino.I just had a gut feeling that I should change my path.
- Siempre siguió su intuición y le ha ido bien en la vida.She always followed her gut feeling, and it has served her well in life.
- Tuve una corazonada y vine a verte.I had a gut feeling and came to see you.
- Sigue tu corazonada, no lo dudes.Follow your gut feeling, don't doubt it.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are discussing a business opportunity.
- Alejandro¿Vas a invertir en ese negocio?Are you going to invest in that business?
- ElenaSí, tengo una corazonada muy fuerte.Yes, I have a very strong gut feeling.
- AlejandroEspero que tu corazonada sea correcta.I hope your gut feeling is correct.
- ElenaConfío plenamente en mi instinto.I trust my instinct completely.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “gut feeling” translations and entries corazonada, presentimiento, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
