reacción
/reaɡˈθjon/feminine
The English word 'reaction' is translated into Spanish as reacción.
The term reacción is a noun used to describe an action in response to an event.
Meaning: action in response to an event (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
As a feminine noun, reacción is preceded by the feminine definite article la to form la reacción (the reaction). The plural form of reacción is reacciones.
How do you pronounce it?
/reaɡˈθjon/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word reacción can be used in a political sense to describe a conservative movement that opposes social or political changes, similar to the English 'reactionary'.
- The core of the word, acción, shares a lineage with the English word 'act', both stemming from the Latin verb agō, which means 'to drive' or 'to move'.
- While reacción is the direct translation for 'reaction', Spanish speakers often use the verb reaccionar to describe a person's emotional state or level of alertness in a crisis.
Examples in context
- Tuve una reacción similar.I had a similar reaction.This sentence is useful for describing the nature of a reaction using the word reacción.Tatoeba #10111003 by manufrutos, translation #10110959 by ddnktr
- Empezó una reacción en cadena.It started a chain reaction.This sentence shows how to use reacción in the context of a chain reaction.Tatoeba #1744902 by Shishir, translation #1737381 by Spamster
- ¿Ocurre alguna reacción adversa?Is there any adverse reaction?This sentence demonstrates the use of reacción when discussing adverse effects.Tatoeba #1210257 by marcelostockle, translation #319813 by CM
- ¡Su reacción fue increíblemente emotiva!His reaction was incredibly emotional!
- Espero con ansias tu contestación a mi propuesta.I am looking forward to your reaction to my proposal.
- Su respuesta a la pregunta fue una reacción inesperada.His response to the question was an unexpected reaction.
- Su respuesta al chiste fue demasiado graciosa.His reaction to the joke was extremely funny.
- Tuvo una reacción alérgica al medicamento.He had an allergic reaction to the medication.
- ¡Me encanta ver tu reacción cuando te sorprendo!I love seeing your reaction when I surprise you!
- No esperaba esa contestación tan negativa.I didn't expect such a negative reaction.
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Example conversation
María and Javier are discussing a recent news report.
- María¿Viste la reacción de la gente?Did you see the people's reaction?
- JavierSí, fue muy intensa.Yes, it was very intense.
- MaríaYo no esperaba una reacción tan fuerte.I wasn't expecting such a strong reaction.
- JavierEs comprensible, María.It's understandable, María.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “reaction” translations and entries reacción, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries reacción, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
