Kilo Lingo

/emoθjoˈnaɾ/

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Translation

to move, to thrill

Word origin

From emoción ('emotion'), ultimately from Latin emovere ('to move out, to stir up'), from e- plus movere ('to move').

Origin
Latin
Root
emovere
English cognates
emotion, motion

Grammar

Verb type-ar regular

Examples

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That song always moves me to tears.

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The film is going to move the whole audience.

verte tantos .

It thrills me so much to see you after so many years.

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The children get excited when they open the presents.

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He got so emotional that he could not speak.

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This word is part of lesson 34.