Excited in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'excited' is 'emocionado', pronounced eh-moh-see-oh-NAH-doh (IPA: /emosjoˈnado/). It is a B1-level adjective and must agree in gender and number with the noun it describes (masculine plural: emocionados).
Pronunciation: eh-moh-see-oh-NAH-doh
| Spanish | emocionado |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | eh-moh-see-oh-NAH-doh · /emosjoˈnado/ |
| Part of speech | adjective |
| Plural | emocionados |
| Level | B1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'emocionado'
- Estoy muy emocionado por el viaje.
I am very excited about the trip. - ¿Estás emocionada por tu cumpleaños?
Are you excited about your birthday? (to a woman) - Los estudiantes están emocionados por las vacaciones.
The students are excited about vacation. - Estamos tan emocionados por el concierto que compramos las entradas tres meses antes.
We are so excited about the concert that we bought the tickets three months early.
Common Phrases with 'emocionado'
- estar emocionado por
to be excited about - tener ganas de
to look forward to / feel like
How to Use 'emocionado'
Use estar emocionado/emocionada, never ser. Important: do NOT translate 'excited' as excitado, which usually means sexually aroused — emocionado is the safe, correct word. Say emocionado por algo for 'excited about something'.
Regional note: In some countries people also say entusiasmado or use expressions like tener muchas ganas de (to really look forward to).
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Excited' in Spanish is 'emocionado', pronounced eh-moh-see-oh-NAH-doh.
It is spelled e-m-o-c-i-o-n-a-d-o.
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