B1 adverb #5,000 most common

emocionalmente

How Formal Is It?

Formal

"Se expresó emocionalmente sobre la situación, lo cual fue inesperado de su parte."

Neutral

"Reaccionó con emoción a la noticia de su ascenso."

Informal

"Se puso sensibleramente al hablar de sus recuerdos de infancia."

Child friendly

"El niño contó la historia con sentimientos, haciendo pausas para llorar."

Slang

"Tenía las emociones a flor de piel después de la ruptura."

Fun Fact

The suffix '-mente' is equivalent to the English '-ly' and is a common way to form adverbs in Spanish, often attached to the feminine singular form of an adjective.

Word Origin

From 'emocional' (emotional) + '-mente' (adverbial suffix).

Original meaning: In an emotional way.

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Cultural Context

Spaniards and Latin Americans often express emotions openly, and using adverbs like 'emocionalmente' can highlight the intensity or manner of emotional expression. In some contexts, being 'emocionalmente' involved can be seen as a sign of passion or sincerity, while in others it might imply a lack of restraint.

Frequently Asked Questions

10 questions

You pronounce 'emocionalmente' as eh-moh-see-oh-nal-men-teh. The key is to remember the 'sh' sound for the 'ci' and the 'l' sound for the 'l'.

Yes, 'emocionalmente' is a relatively common adverb in Spanish, especially when discussing feelings or psychological states. You'll hear it often in conversations, TV shows, and even news reports.

'Emocionalmente' is an adverb, meaning 'in an emotional manner.' For example, 'Él reaccionó emocionalmente.' (He reacted emotionally.) 'Emotivo' is an adjective, meaning 'emotional' or 'moving.' For example, 'Fue un momento emotivo.' (It was an emotional moment.)

No, you generally don't use 'emocionalmente' to describe a person directly. 'Emocionalmente' describes how an action is performed or a state exists. You would use an adjective like 'emocional' or 'sensible' to describe a person as emotional. For example, 'Ella es una persona emocional.' (She is an emotional person.)

Yes, some common phrases include:

  • 'estar emocionalmente agotado' (to be emotionally exhausted)
  • 'estar emocionalmente inestable' (to be emotionally unstable)
  • 'sentirse emocionalmente' (to feel emotionally)

'Emocionalmente' is neutral. The connotation depends on the context of the sentence. For example, 'Ella estaba emocionalmente feliz' (She was emotionally happy) is positive, while 'Él estaba emocionalmente deprimido' (He was emotionally depressed) is negative.

While both relate to feelings, 'emocionalmente' is broader, referring to emotions in general. 'Sentimentalmente' is more specific, often referring to romantic or tender feelings. Think of 'emocionalmente' as encompassing all emotions, and 'sentimentalmente' as a subset of those emotions.

The root word is 'emoción' (emotion). The '-al' suffix makes it an adjective ('emocional'), and '-mente' makes it an adverb ('emocionalmente').

Yes, 'emocionalmente' is perfectly acceptable in both formal and informal writing. It's a standard adverb in the Spanish language.

While 'emocionalmente' is quite specific, some general synonyms that might convey a similar idea in certain contexts include:

  • 'con emoción' (with emotion)
  • 'de forma emocional' (in an emotional way)
  • 'con sentimiento' (with feeling, though this is closer to 'sentimentalmente')

Test Yourself 18 questions

multiple choice B2

Which sentence correctly uses 'emocionalmente' to describe someone's state?

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: Ella se siente emocionalmente agotada después de la discusión.

'Emocionalmente' modifies 'agotada' (exhausted), describing the manner of her exhaustion. The other options use 'emocionalmente' incorrectly.

multiple choice B2

Choose the best option to complete the sentence: 'Después de ver la película, me sentí ____ conmovido por la historia.'

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: emocionalmente

'Emocionalmente' best describes the way the person was moved by the story, referring to their feelings. The other options do not fit the context.

multiple choice B2

Which of the following phrases conveys a similar meaning to 'Ella reaccionó emocionalmente ante la noticia'?

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: Ella reaccionó con mucha emoción ante la noticia.

'Emocionalmente' means 'in an emotional manner', which is synonymous with 'con mucha emoción' (with much emotion).

true false B2

The sentence 'Es importante manejar tus finanzas emocionalmente' correctly uses 'emocionalmente'.

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: False

'Emocionalmente' typically refers to feelings and emotions, not a practical skill like managing finances. One would usually manage finances 'racionalmente' or 'cuidadosamente' (carefully).

true false B2

If someone is 'emocionalmente inestable', it means they have stable emotions.

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: False

'Inestable' means unstable. Therefore, 'emocionalmente inestable' means having unstable emotions, not stable ones.

true false B2

The phrase 'emocionalmente hablando' is a common way to express 'speaking from an emotional perspective'.

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: True

'Emocionalmente hablando' is a valid and common construction in Spanish to indicate that one is speaking from an emotional viewpoint or about emotional aspects.

multiple choice C1

Choose the most appropriate synonym for "emocionalmente" in the following sentence: "La noticia lo afectó emocionalmente."

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: Sentimentalmente

«Sentimentalmente» es el sinónimo más cercano de «emocionalmente», ya que ambos se refieren a los sentimientos y las emociones.

multiple choice C1

Which sentence uses "emocionalmente" correctly?

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: Ella se siente emocionalmente agotada después del día.

«Emocionalmente» se refiere a un estado o impacto psicológico, por lo que es apropiado decir que alguien se siente agotado de esa manera.

multiple choice C1

Which of the following describes someone who is NOT "emocionalmente" estable?

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: Una persona que reacciona de forma exagerada a situaciones menores.

No ser «emocionalmente» estable implica una dificultad para manejar las emociones de forma equilibrada, como reaccionar de forma desproporcionada.

true false C1

La frase "Ella no puede tomar decisiones emocionalmente" significa que sus decisiones no están influenciadas por sus sentimientos.

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: False

Si alguien no puede tomar decisiones «emocionalmente», significa que sus decisiones sí están influenciadas por sus sentimientos, lo que podría impedirle tomar decisiones racionales.

true false C1

Decir que alguien es "emocionalmente fuerte" implica que puede controlar sus emociones y no se derrumba fácilmente.

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: True

Ser «emocionalmente» fuerte significa tener la capacidad de manejar las emociones de manera efectiva y mantener la resiliencia ante las dificultades.

true false C1

En la oración "Me sentí emocionalmente distante de la situación", la palabra "emocionalmente" sugiere una conexión profunda con lo ocurrido.

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: False

Sentirse «emocionalmente» distante de una situación implica una falta de conexión o involucramiento personal y sentimental con ella, no una conexión profunda.

listening C1

Presta atención a la acentuación y el ritmo.

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: Escucha atentamente cómo pronuncio 'emocionalmente'.
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listening C1

Considera el contexto de la noticia.

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: Identifica si la persona expresa 'emocionalmente' tristeza o alegría en esta frase: 'Ella reaccionó emocionalmente a las noticias.'
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listening C1

Los robots no suelen tener emociones.

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: Escucha la siguiente oración y decide si el uso de 'emocionalmente' es apropiado: 'El robot se movía emocionalmente.'
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speaking C1

Read this aloud:

Di la frase: 'Él habló emocionalmente sobre su experiencia.'

Focus: emo-cio-nal-men-te

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer:
speaking C1

Read this aloud:

Describe una situación donde alguien podría reaccionar 'emocionalmente'.

Focus: emocionalmente

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speaking C1

Read this aloud:

Practica la pronunciación de 'emocionalmente' tres veces seguidas.

Focus: emocionalmente

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