What is the Spanish word for "sensation"?

Learn how to say "sensation" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

sensation

Spanish

sensación

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Alternative translations of "sensation"

percepción
impresión
sentimiento
emoción

Examples of how to use "sensation" in Spanish

English
I have a strange tingling sensation.
Spanish
Tengo una sensación extraña de hormigueo.
English
She felt a warm sensation on her arm.
Spanish
Ella sintió una sensación cálida en su brazo.
English
The music created a pleasant sensation inside.
Spanish
La música creó una sensación agradable por dentro.
English
There was a strange sensation in his stomach.
Spanish
Había una sensación extraña en su estómago.
English
That news caused a sensation in town.
Spanish
Esa noticia causó una sensación en la ciudad.

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