sensation

S2 W2

BrE /ˈsen.ʃən/ AmE /ˈsen.ʃən/

noun en → es

1 FEELING [uncountable] B1

a feeling or experience, especially one that is strong and exciting

sentimiento, sensación, impresión

  • have a sensation

Collocations a strange sensation · an eerie sensation

  • She had an odd sensation in her stomach.

    Ella tuvo una extraña sensación en el estómago.

2 PERCEPTION [uncountable] B1

the way that something is perceived or understood by people in general

percepción, concepción, idea

  • a sensation of

Collocations public perception · general conception

  • The public perception of the company has changed.

    La percepción pública de la empresa ha cambiado.

3 SUCCESS [countable] B2

a sudden and great success or popularity, especially in entertainment or sports

éxito repentino, sensación, furor

  • be a sensation

Collocations become a sensation · hit the headlines as a sensation

  • The new band became an overnight sensation.

    La nueva banda se convirtió en una sensación de un día para otro.

1 MEDICAL [countable] B2

a feeling of illness or pain in the body, especially a sharp one

síntoma, malestar, dolor

  • have a sensation

Collocations sharp pain · tingling sensation

  • She felt a sharp sensation in her chest.

    Ella sintió un dolor agudo en el pecho.