emozione
emotion
noun eh-moh-TSYOH-neh Less Common
Origin: Latin emovere, 'to move out, stir up'
Also means
feeling
Usage Note
Emozione refers to a felt emotional response — stronger and more momentary than sentimento (feeling, sentiment), which implies a more lasting state. The verb emozionarsi (reflexive) means 'to be moved/to get emotional'. In informal speech, che emozione! ('how exciting!/what a thrill!') is a very common exclamation. Plural: emozioni.
Examples
"Ho provato una forte emozione al suo discorso."
Natural Translation
I felt a strong emotion at her speech.
Literal Translation
I have experienced a strong emotion at-the her speech.
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