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Conmovedor, conmovedora is a Spanish adjective used to describe something that arouses strong emotion, sympathy, or admiration. It is commonly applied to works of art, events, or people that leave a deep emotional impression, such as a film, a speech, or a personal story.

Etymology and forms: the word is derived from the verb conmover, meaning to move someone emotionally, together with the agent noun suffixes -dor (masculine) and -dora (feminine). The masculine singular form is conmovedor and the feminine singular form is conmovedora. In inclusive or gender‑aware writing, speakers may write conmovedor/conmovedora to indicate both genders; concatenating the forms as conmovedorconmovedora is not standard in conventional Spanish.

Usage and nuances: conmovedor conveys a strong, often pathos‑driven impact that affects readers, viewers, or listeners on an emotional level. It carries a sense of depth and sincerity, more specific than terms like emotivo or emocionante, which can be broader. Typical collocations include “una película conmovedora,” “un relato conmovedor,” or “un momento conmovedor.”

Relation to similar terms: while related to emocionant, emotivo, or impactante, conmovedor emphasizes a personal emotional resonance and tenderness, sometimes with a compassionate or melancholic tone. It is frequently found in literary criticism, journalism, and everyday description when an experience is notably moving.