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adjective

entusiasmado

excited

Sentir mucha alegría e interés por algo que va a pasar o que está pasando.

Definition & meaning

Entusiasmado means enthusiastic, excited, or very pleased about something. It describes someone who feels strong interest, eagerness, or delight.

  • Estoy entusiasmado con el proyecto. — I’m excited about the project.

Grammar & Word origin

It is an adjective and the past participle of entusiasmar , “to excite” or “to enthuse.” It agrees with the person or thing it describes: entusiasmado, entusiasmada, entusiasmados, entusiasmadas.

It comes from entusiasmo , ultimately from Greek enthousiasmós, originally referring to divine inspiration.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms:

  • emocionado — “excited” or “moved”; it can refer to a wider range of strong emotions.
  • ilusionado — “excited” or “hopeful,” often emphasizing anticipation.
  • entusiasta — “enthusiastic”; it can describe a lasting trait as well as a current attitude.

Antonyms:

  • desanimado — “discouraged” or “disheartened.”
  • indiferente — “indifferent”; showing little or no interest.

Common phrases & collocations

  • estar entusiasmado con — to be excited about something.
  • estar entusiasmado por — to be enthusiastic about or eager for something.

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Examples

Estoy muy entusiasmado con el nuevo proyecto.adjective

I am very excited about the new project.

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