sensation

la sensación

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A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).

noun

1. (physical feeling)

a. la sensación

(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(F)

This cream provides a cooling sensation for sore muscles.Esta crema crea una sensación refrescante para los músculos adoloridos.

2. (impression)

a. la sensación

(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(F)

As I read the letter, I had the strangest sensation that I'd already read it before.A medida que leía la carta, tuve la extraña sensación de que ya la había leído antes.

3. (ability to feel)

a. la sensibilidad

(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(F)

I started losing sensation in my hand after chopping a dozen onions.Empecé a perder la sensibilidad en la mano después de cortar una docena de cebollas.

4. (popular person)

a. la sensación

(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(F)

The singer has been the sensation of the operatic season.La cantante ha sido la sensación de la temporada operística.

5. (commotion)

a. la sensación

(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(F)

The president's unexpected announcement caused a sensation.El anuncio inesperado del presidente causó sensación.

b. el furor

(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(M)

Bell-bottoms caused a sensation in the seventies.Los pantalones de campana hicieron furor en los setenta.

6. (success)

a. el éxito

(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(M)

Her newest movie has been a big sensation.Su última película ha sido un gran éxito.

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