Activas (en. Active)
/ak'tiβas/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to people or things that are in motion or functioning.
Active women tend to have a healthy lifestyle.
Las mujeres activas suelen tener un estilo de vida saludable.
That involves or requires action and effort.
It is important to adopt an active role in our community.
Es importante adoptar un papel activa en nuestra comunidad.
That possesses great dynamism or energy.
The Active Youth Association organizes many activities.
La Asociación de Jóvenes Activas organiza muchas actividades.
Etymology
Derives from the Latin 'activus', which means 'capable of acting'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
active life
Lifestyle that includes many physical activities.
vida activa
active participation
Involves people in the decision-making process.
participación activa
active women
Refers to women who participate in various activities and movements.
mujeres activas
Related Words
activity
Action or set of actions carried out by a human being.
actividad
performances
Actions that are carried out to achieve an end.
actuaciones
activism
Intense participation in a political or social cause.
activismo
Slang Meanings
Very restless and participative person.
That girl is so active that she is always organizing events.
Esa chica es tan activa que siempre está organizando eventos.
Woman who constantly seeks new experiences.
She is an active person; she never stays home on a weekend.
Es una activa; nunca se queda en casa un fin de semana.