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feminine
/emoˈθjon/
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Translation
emotion
Word origin
From Latin emotio, from emovere ('to move out, to stir up'), formed from e- ('out') plus movere ('to move'). English 'emotion' and 'move' share the same root.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- emovere
- English cognates
- emotion, move, motion
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralemociones
Examples
verlos .
She could not hide her emotion when she saw them arrive.
despierta .
Music stirs up all kinds of emotions.
¡ , !
How exciting, we are finally going to the beach!
mucha infancia.
He spoke with great emotion about his childhood.
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Learning to control your emotions takes time.
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