sono emozionato
The Italian phrase for "I am excited" is sono emozionato.
sono emozionato is used to express a strong feeling of anticipation or emotional arousal. While it describes being moved or emotional, Italians more commonly use the idiom non vedo l'ora (I can't wait) to express the anticipation of being excited for something. You can intensify the feeling by adding proprio, which means "really".
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the phrase must match the gender of the speaker: a female speaker must use the feminine form sono emozionata instead of the masculine sono emozionato. To indicate the cause of the excitement, the adjective is typically followed by the preposition per or the phrase all'idea di.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid using sono eccitato to mean "I am excited" about an event, as it is almost exclusively used in a sexual context.
Did you know?
- The verb sono is a direct descendant of the Latin verb sum, which is the foundation for many similar 'to be' verbs across Romance languages.
- The word emozionato is closely linked to the concept of 'emotion' rather than 'energy', meaning it often describes being overwhelmed or touched by an event.
Examples in context
- Sono emozionato all'idea di vederla.I am excited at the prospect of seeing her.This sentence is useful for expressing excitement at the prospect of seeing someone using the form sono emozionato.Tatoeba #612669 by Guybrush88, translation #308850 by CK
- Sono emozionato di poter partecipare a questo importante evento.I am excited to be able to participate in this important event.
- Non vedo l'ora di iniziare questa nuova avventura.I can't wait to start this new adventure.
- Sono entusiasta del mio compleanno!I am excited about my birthday!
- Sono molto emozionato per la festa stasera!I am very excited about the party tonight!
- Sono entusiasta di questa fantastica opportunità lavorativa.I am excited about this fantastic job opportunity.
- Sono emozionato per il mio nuovo lavoro.I am excited about my new job.
- Sono emozionato per il viaggio di domani.I am excited for tomorrow's trip.
Example conversation
Matteo and Martina are talking about an upcoming trip.
- MatteoPartiremo domani per Roma!We leave for Rome tomorrow!
- MartinaSì, non vedo l'ora di visitare la città.Yes, I can't wait to visit the city.
- MatteoIo sono emozionato per questo viaggio.I am excited for this trip.
- MartinaAnch'io, sarà un'esperienza bellissima.Me too, it will be a wonderful experience.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries emozionato, sono, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
