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"Excited" in Spanish: emocionado/a
emocionado/a
Excited in Spanish is emocionado or emocionada. Say Estoy emocionado por el viaje. Avoid excitado for happy excitement—it often sounds sexual.
Before a trip
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How to pronounce emocionado/a
Say it
eh-moh-syoh-NAH-doh / eh-moh-syoh-NAH-dah
/e.mo.sjo.ˈna.ðo/, /e.mo.sjo.ˈna.ða/
eh-moh-syoh-NAH-doh / eh-moh-syoh-NAH-dah. Stress NAH in emocionado. Soft c before i sounds like s.
"Excited" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| emocionado | excited / moved (masc.) Happy anticipation or strong feeling. | Happy anticipation or strong feeling. |
| emocionada | excited / moved (fem.) Feminine form. | Feminine form. |
| emocionado por | excited about Names the reason. | Names the reason. |
| muy emocionado | very excited Strong enthusiasm. | Strong enthusiasm. |
How to use emocionado/a in real life
- 1Before a trip
Estoy emocionado por el concierto.
I’m excited about the concert.
Emocionado por + event.
- 2Good news at work
Mis primas están emocionadas con el ascenso.
My cousins are excited about the promotion.
Emocionadas is feminine plural.
- 3Opening a gift
Ella se ve emocionada con la sorpresa.
She looks excited about the surprise.
Emocionada agrees with ella.
Mistakes English speakers make with emocionado/a
Incorrect: Estoy excitado por la fiesta.
Correct: Estoy emocionado por la fiesta.
Prefer emocionado for happy excitement; excitado can sound sexual.
Incorrect: Ella está emocionado.
Correct: Ella está emocionada.
Agree gender: emocionada with ella.
Good to know
Good to knowEmocionado/a covers excited and emotionally moved. Looking-forward talk also exists, but keep emocionado for this adjective. Skip excitado unless you mean arousal.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Planning a weekend trip
ChatPal
¿Estás emocionado por el viaje?
Are you excited about the trip?
You
Sí, muy emocionado. Ya armé la maleta.
Yes, very excited. I already packed.
ChatPal
Yo también estoy emocionado. Salimos temprano.
I’m excited too. We leave early.
You
Perfecto. No voy a dormir mucho.
Perfect. I won’t sleep much.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Excited" in Spanish
Emocionado vs excitado?
Use emocionado for excited. Excitado often means sexually aroused.
How does gender work?
Emocionado (m.), emocionada (f.), plurals emocionados / emocionadas.
Ser or estar?
Estar: Estoy emocionado. It is a feeling right now.
How do I say excited about…?
Estoy emocionado por… or emocionado con…
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