Activada (en. Activated)

/aktifˈaða/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective
That has been activated or put into operation.
The alarm is activated for any intruder.
La alarma está activada para cualquier intruso.
Related to a system that operates or functions.
The energy-saving mode is activated.
El modo de ahorro de energía está activado.
Description of a mobilization or stimulus action.
The initiative activated by the government was well received.
La iniciativa activada por el gobierno fue bien recibida.

Etymology

Derives from the verb 'activar', which comes from the Latin 'activare', meaning to make active.

Common Phrases and Expressions

activated light
Refers to a light that is turned on.
luz activada
activated mode
Indicates that a specific mode or function is in operation.
modo activado
activated alarms
Refers to alarms that are in operation or ready to sound.
alarmas activadas

Related Words

activate
To put something into operation.
activar
deactivate
To make something stop functioning.
desactivar
react
To respond to a stimulus.
reaccionar

Slang Meanings

To be energetic or lively.
Today I am activated, ready to go party.
Hoy estoy activada, lista para salir de fiesta.
To feel motivated or driven to act.
After that talk, I feel activated to study more.
Después de esa charla, me siento activada para estudiar más.