Adjective
/eksalˈtaðo/
The word "exaltado" refers to a state of heightened emotions, where someone may be overly enthusiastic, excited, or even agitated. In a political context, it may describe a person who is passionately expressive, often bordering on fanaticism. Its frequency of use spans both oral and written contexts, though it may be more commonly encountered in discussions of emotions or political discourse.
The exalted leader gave a speech that moved the crowd.
Su respuesta exaltada sorprendió a todos en la reunión.
His exalted response surprised everyone in the meeting.
No me gusta estar en reuniones donde la gente se vuelve exaltada.
"Exaltado" is often part of various idiomatic expressions, particularly those describing emotional or fervent states.
Being exalted is the worst thing you can do in a discussion.
No te dejes llevar por un ánimo exaltado; es mejor mantener la calma.
Don’t let yourself be carried away by an exalted mood; it’s better to stay calm.
La multitud estaba exaltada de alegría al ver al equipo ganar.
The crowd was exalted with joy upon seeing the team win.
Su estilo de vida es tan exaltado que no puede relajarse ni un momento.
His lifestyle is so exalted that he can't relax for a moment.
A veces las opiniones del público pueden volverse exaltadas cuando se trata de deportes.
The word "exaltado" comes from the Latin exaltatus, which is the past participle of exaltare, meaning "to raise up" or "to elevate." It has evolved to describe not only a literal elevation but also a figurative one in terms of emotions and states of being.
Synonyms:
- Apasionado (passionate)
- Entusiasta (enthusiastic)
- Agitado (agitated)
- Eufórico (euphoric)
Antonyms: - Calmado (calm) - Tranquilo (tranquil) - Indiferente (indifferent) - Sosegado (unperturbed)