frenesí
frenzy
Word: frenesí
Language: Spanish
Meaning in English
The Spanish word "frenesí" translates to "frenzy" in English.
Explanation
Frenesí refers to a state of intense, often uncontrollable excitement, agitation, or passion. It is characterized by vigorous, almost wild activity or emotion.
Parts of the word
- The word does not have clear separable parts (prefix, root, suffix) in modern Spanish; it is a standalone noun derived from Latin phrenesis, which comes from the Greek phrenēsis meaning "delirium" or "frenzy".
Synonyms
- Éxtasis (ecstasy)
- Arrebato (rapture, outburst)
- Delirio (delirium, frenzy)
- Entusiasmo/entusiasmo exaltado (enthusiasm/exalted enthusiasm)
- Excitación (excitement)
Antonyms
- Calma (calm)
- Serenidad (serenity)
- Tranquilidad (tranquility)
- Paciencia (patience)
Additional meanings
In some contexts, frenesí might imply not only wild excitement but also confusion or agitation due to strong emotions—both positive (joy, passion) and negative (anger, desperation).
Summary
Frenesí is a noun expressing an intense, frequently uncontrollable emotional state, usually of excitement or passion, equivalent to the English "frenzy."
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Examples
Los niños jugaron con frenesí en el patio.noun
The children played with frenzy in the yard.
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