excitement

emoción, entusiasmo

Alegría intensa provocada por algo divertido o interesante.

En inglés sencillo: A strong, happy feeling caused by something enjoyable or interesting.

• The game gave us plenty of excitement.
• She shouted with excitement when she won.
• We enjoyed the excitement of our first boat ride.

Sinónimos: thrill, delight

Antónimos: boredom

Expresiones frecuentes: full of excitement, great excitement, excitement of something

excitación, emoción

Estado de emociones intensas y mucha energía provocado por algo que ocurre.

En inglés sencillo: A state of strong feeling and energy caused by something happening.

• The news caused great excitement.
• I could not sleep because of the excitement.
• Everyone got caught up in the excitement of the parade.

Sinónimos: arousal, agitation

Antónimos: calm

Expresiones frecuentes: nervous excitement, cause excitement, buzz of excitement

ilusión, entusiasmo

Alegría intensa que sientes al esperar con ganas algo que va a ocurrir.

En inglés sencillo: A strong, happy feeling when you look forward to something.

• Her excitement grew as the trip approached.
• The children were full of excitement about their birthdays.
• I could feel his excitement at the thought of seeing home again.

Cómo se usa: excitement about something (The children could hardly hide their excitement about the trip.)

Sinónimos: anticipation, eagerness

Expresiones frecuentes: excitement about something, excitement over something, growing excitement