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emanar means to emanate — a common term in Beautiful Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: August 1, 2025

✨ Beautiful Spanish

emanar

verb • /[eh-mah-NAR]/

to emanate

Example:

La paz emanaba de aquel antiguo monasterio.

Peace emanated from that ancient monastery.

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🧠 What does emanar mean?

Emanar means 'to emanate' or 'to issue or originate from a source.' It describes something intangible, like a feeling, smell, or quality, spreading out from a point of origin. Think of light emanating from a lamp or a sense of peace emanating from a quiet garden. It carries a slightly more formal and poetic tone than simply saying something 'comes from.'

📚 Extra examples

  • Un dulce aroma emanaba de la panadería.
    A sweet aroma emanated from the bakery.
  • Una sensación de calma emanaba de su presencia.
    A feeling of calm emanated from their presence.
  • El poder emana del pueblo.
    Power emanates from the people.
  • Se podía sentir la alegría emanando de la multitud.
    You could feel the joy emanating from the crowd.

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'to emanate' in Spanish?
The Spanish word for 'to emanate' is 'emanar.'
How do you pronounce 'emanar' in Spanish?
It's pronounced eh-mah-NAR, with the stress on the last syllable.
How do you use 'emanar' in a sentence?
Here are a few examples: 'Un dulce aroma emanaba de la cocina' (A sweet aroma emanated from the kitchen) or 'Confianza emanaba de su voz' (Confidence emanated from his voice).
What is the English translation of 'emanar'?
The English translation of 'emanar' is 'to emanate.'
Does 'emanar' change for gender or number?
No, 'emanar' is conjugated like a regular -ar verb, but its meaning doesn't change based on gender or number.
Is 'emanar' common in everyday Spanish?
While understood, it's slightly more literary or formal. You'll hear it more in writing or formal speech than casual conversation.
Does 'emanar' have slang or double meanings?
No, 'emanar' doesn't have any slang or double meanings. It's used quite literally.
Is 'emanar' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
No, the meaning and usage of 'emanar' are consistent across both Spain and Latin America.
How do you conjugate 'emanar' in Spanish?
Here are the present tense conjugations: Yo emano Tú emanas Él/Ella/Usted emana Nosotros/Nosotras emanamos Vosotros/Vosotras emanáis Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes emanan

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "emanar"

Synonyms: desprender, irradiar, provenir

💡 Did You Know?

While "emanar" is often used with pleasant things, it can also describe negative things, like a bad smell emanating from a drain.

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