Emocional
Example: Ela teve uma reação emocional forte ao ouvir a notícia.
Definition
"Emocional" describes something related to feelings or emotions, often referring to a person's reaction or state influenced by their inner emotional experience, as in the phrase, 'She had a strong emotional reaction to the news.'
Etymology
The word "emocional" originates from the Latin 'emotio,' meaning 'a moving or stirring,' combined with the suffix '-al,' which forms adjectives. Did you know? The term entered Portuguese through French and Spanish influences, emphasizing feelings stirred by inner movements of the heart and mind.
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