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/emoˈθjon/ ES

/emoˈsjon/ MX

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Translation

emotion

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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

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She could not hide her emotion when she saw them arrive.

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Music stirs up all kinds of emotions.

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How exciting, we are finally going to the beach!

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He spoke with great emotion about his childhood.

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Learning to control your emotions takes time.

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This word is taught in chapter 17, lesson 4: emoción, paquete, personaje and 7 more words.