Italian · Emotions & Descriptions
"Excited" in Italian: emozionato/a
emozionato/a
Note: also: entusiasta
Excited in Italian is emozionato/a (eh-mot-tsyo-NAH-toh). Agree with gender: sono emozionato / sono emozionata. Entusiasta is a close alternative.
Before a trip
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How to pronounce emozionato/a
Say it
eh-mot-tsyo-NAH-toh
/e.mot.t͡sjoˈna.to/
eh-mot-tsyo-NAH-toh, stress on NAH. Soft z like ts.
"Excited" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| emozionato / emozionata | excited; moved Happy anticipation or emotional. | Happy anticipation or emotional. |
| emozionati / emozionate | excited (plural) Groups. | Groups. |
| essere emozionato | to be excited Before events. | Before events. |
| entusiasta | enthusiastic Strong positive energy. | Strong positive energy. |
How to use emozionato/a in real life
- 1Before a trip
Sono emozionato: partiamo domani!
I'm excited: we leave tomorrow!
Sono emozionato.
- 2Concert night
Lei è emozionata prima di salire sul palco.
She's excited before going on stage.
Emozionata.
- 3Family news
Siamo emozionati per il matrimonio.
We're excited about the wedding.
Emozionati plural.
Mistakes English speakers make with emozionato/a
Incorrect: Sono excited per la festa.
Correct: Sono emozionato/a per la festa.
Use emozionato, not English excited.
Incorrect: Sono eccitato per il viaggio. (meaning happily excited)
Correct: Sono emozionato per il viaggio.
Eccitato often sounds sexual. Prefer emozionato for happy excitement.
Good to know
Learners often grab eccitato and cause awkward laughs. Italians use emozionato for butterflies before trips, shows, and reunions—warm, not crude.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Waiting for a surprise party
ChatPal
Sei emozionato o solo stanco?
Are you excited or just tired?
You
Sono emozionato: non vedo l'ora.
I'm excited: I can't wait.
ChatPal
Anche io sono emozionata. Arrivano tutti!
I'm excited too. Everyone's arriving!
You
Se resto emozionato così, non dormo.
If I stay this excited, I won't sleep.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Excited" in Italian
How does gender work?
Emozionato / emozionata; plural emozionati / emozionate.
Is eccitato ok?
Usually avoid it for happy excitement—it can sound sexual.
What about entusiasta?
Great alternative for enthusiastic.
Can it mean moved to tears?
Yes—emozionato also covers emotionally moved.
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