🎉 Excited in Spanish! How to express excitement in Spanish

💥 How to express excitement in Spanish? 💥

In Spanish, there are plenty of ways to show that you’re excited! From a simple phrase to more fun expressions, get ready to speak with energy! 💫

🤩 ¡Estoy tan emocionado/a! (I’m so excited!)

Example: 🎸¡Estoy tan emocionado porque voy a ver a mi banda favorita esta noche! (I’m so excited because I’m going to see my favourite band tonight!)

🤗 ¡Qué ilusión! (How exciting!)

Example: ¡Qué ilusión ver a mis amigos después de tanto tiempo! (How exciting to see my friends after so long!)

🤭 ¡Qué ganas tengo de…! (I can’t wait to…!)

Example: ¡Qué ganas tengo de empezar mis vacaciones! (I can’t wait to start my holidays!)

😎 ¡Estoy flipando! (I’m freaking out!)

Example: ¡Estoy flipando con el concierto! ¡Nunca creí que estaría aquí! (I’m freaking out about the concert! I never thought I’d be here!)

‼️ Also, don’t forget about these cool phrases you might hear in Spain to express excitement:

😝 ¡Increíble! (Incredible!)

Example: ¡El espectáculo fue increíble! (The show was incredible!)

🙌 ¡Qué guay! (How cool!)

Example: ¡Qué guay que vas a vivir en Madrid! (How cool that you're going to live in Madrid!)

🫨 ¡Es alucinante! (It’s amazing!)

Example: ¡Es alucinante lo rápido que ha aprendido español! (It’s amazing how fast he’s learned Spanish!)

🎉 These phrases will help you express your excitement when something thrills you. 

✨ How do I say I'm excited in Spain? ✨

In Spain, there are a few unique expressions you can use to convey excitement, and they’re really popular among natives! 🙌

😲 ¡Estoy flipando! (I’m flipping out!) – When something blows your mind.

Example: ¡Estoy flipando con lo que acaba de pasar en la serie! (I’m flipping out about what just happened in the series!)

😁 ¡Estoy super contento/a! (I’m super happy!) – Used to describe huge joy.

Example: ¡Estoy super contento porque conseguí el trabajo que quería! (I’m super happy because I got the job I wanted!)

😍 ¡Me muero de ganas de…! (I’m dying to…!) – When you can’t wait to do something.

Example: ¡Me muero de ganas de viajar a Barcelona! (I’m dying to travel to Barcelona!)

😎 In Spain, it’s common to use 'flipar' in casual conversations to show how amazed or excited you are. It’s almost like saying you can’t believe how great something is! 

💖 What is the Spanish word for excitement? 💖

The Spanish word for excitement is 'emoción'. But, apart from this, there are other ways to feel and express emotions in Spanish:

😊 Estoy lleno de emoción. (I’m full of excitement.)

Example: ¡Estoy lleno de emoción por este nuevo proyecto! (I’m full of excitement for this new project!)

🥰 La emoción me invade. (Excitement is taking over me.)

Example: La emoción me invade cuando pienso en mi boda. (Excitement takes over me when I think about my wedding.)

And if you want to sound even more emotional, you can use 'sentir' (to feel): Siento una gran emoción 👉 (I feel a lot of excitement.)

😊 Happy in Spanish 😊

Now that you know how to say you’re excited, how do you say happy in Spanish? Here are some phrases:

😄¡Estoy feliz! (I’m happy!)

Example: ¡Estoy feliz de estar aquí contigo! (I’m happy to be here with you!)

🤩¡Qué bien! (How great!)

Example: ¡Qué bien que te haya salido bien el examen! (How great that your exam went well!)

😁¡Estoy contento/a! (I’m content!)

Example: ¡Estoy contento de haber pasado el día con mi familia! (I’m content to have spent the day with my family!)

😝 ¡Me siento increíble! (I feel amazing!)

Example: ¡Me siento increíble después de correr esa maratón! (I feel amazing after running that marathon!)

Being happy in Spanish is as simple as saying you feel good, so use these phrases whenever something goes your way! 😄

😲 Surprised in Spanish 😲

Sometimes, excitement comes with a little bit of surprise. And in Spanish, there are many ways to express that feeling too! 😮

😲¡No me lo puedo creer! (I can’t believe it!)

Example: ¡No me lo puedo creer, gané el concurso! (I can’t believe it, I won the contest!)

😯 ¡Qué sorpresa! (What a surprise!)

Example: ¡Qué sorpresa verte aquí! (What a surprise to see you here!)

😮 ¡Estoy asombrado/a! (I’m amazed!)

Example: ¡Estoy asombrado con el talento de este artista! (I’m amazed by this artist’s talent!)

Surprise is often mixed with excitement, so you can use '¡Qué emocionante!' (How exciting!) when something unexpected happens!

😟 Worried in Spanish 😟

Not everything is excitement and happiness, sometimes we feel worried. It’s also important to know how to express this feeling. Here are some useful phrases:

😖 Estoy preocupado/a. (I’m worried.)

Example: Estoy preocupado por el examen que tengo mañana. (I’m worried about the exam I have tomorrow.)

😨Tengo miedo. (I’m scared.)

Example: Tengo miedo de volar en avión. (I’m scared of flying in an airplane.)

😓 Estoy inquieto/a. (I’m uneasy.)

Example: Estoy inquieto por lo que pueda pasar. (I’m uneasy about what could happen.)

Being able to express concern is as important as expressing excitement! 🫣

⚠️ False friend alert: 'excited' vs. 'excitado' in Spanish ⚠️

A common false friend for English speakers when learning Spanish is the word 'excitado'. Although it looks similar to 'excited', it doesn't always mean the same thing in Spanish. Let’s clear up this confusion! 😅

😚🔥 Excitado in Spanish is often used to describe a more sexual excitement or a state of arousal. So, it’s not the best word to use when you want to talk about being happy or thrilled in general situations.

Example: 'Estaba muy excitado después de la cita' (I was very excited after the date.) — This could imply sexual excitement rather than just being excited.

👉Instead, if you want to say that you’re excited about something in the sense of enthusiasm or happiness, you should use:

😝Emocionado/a (Excited) – This is the word you want to use to describe excitement in the sense of joy or anticipation!

Example: 'Estoy tan emocionado/a por mi cumpleaños' (I’m so excited for my birthday!)

⚠️So, remember: 'excitado' is for more intense or specific excitement, while 'emocionado/a' is for general, everyday excitement. 🙌

🎉 Bonus tip: The power of exclamation marks in Spanish! 🎉

In Spanish, something really fun is that we use exclamation marks at both the beginning and end of the sentence. Yes, you read that right! For example, ¡Estoy tan feliz! 😊

This little detail is part of what makes Spanish so fun! 🎨

🎉 Test Your Spanish! – ‘Excited in Spanish’

Instructions:
Read each question and choose the correct answer. There is only one correct answer per question! 🌟

Let’s chat! 💬

🤩 What’s your favourite phrase to express excitement in Spanish? 💬 Do you have a phrase you use when you’re excited?✨

😍Share your experiences in the comments below! 👇