Activa (en. Active)
/ak'tiβa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
Describes a person who engages in physical or mental activities.
She is a very active person who goes to the gym every day.
Ella es una persona muy activa que va al gimnasio todos los días.
Referring to a business or account: That is operational.
The bank account is active and available for transactions.
La cuenta bancaria es activa y está disponible para transacciones.
That participates in some activity or event.
She is an active volunteer in the community organization.
Es una voluntaria activa en la organización comunitaria.
Etymology
From Latin 'activus', meaning 'one who acts'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be active
To participate in activities consistently.
estar activa
active person
Someone who has a lifestyle full of activities.
persona activa
to stay active
To continue engaging in physical or mental activities.
mantenerse activa
Related Words
activity
Action of doing something.
actividad
to activate
To put a device or activity into operation or action.
activar
actively
In an active manner.
activamente
Slang Meanings
A person who has a very active social life.
That girl is very active, she is always at all the parties.
Esa chica es muy activa, siempre está en todas las fiestas.
To be in action mode, without rest.
Today I'm active, I won't stop until I finish my tasks.
Hoy estoy activa, no voy a parar hasta terminar mis tareas.