sensazione

sensation

noun sehn-sah-TZYOH-neh Less Common

Origin: from Latin sensatio, from sentire 'to feel'

Also means

feeling

Usage Note

Sensazione covers both a physical 'sensation' and a vague 'feeling' or hunch, as in ho la sensazione che ('I have a feeling that'). A sensazione can also be a public 'sensation' (a stir). The z is pronounced 'ts'.

Examples

"Ho una strana sensazione."

Natural Translation

I have a strange feeling.

Literal Translation

I-have a strange feeling.

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