Agitaba (en. Was shaking)

/a.xiˈta.βa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
English: To move something from one side to another energetically.
English: The wind stirred the leaves of the trees.
El viento agitaba las hojas de los árboles.
English: To cause unease or excitement in someone.
English: The news stirred the population.
La noticia agitaba a la población.
English: To produce a state of restlessness or nervousness.
English: The rumors stirred the atmosphere in the office.
Los rumores agitaban el ambiente en la oficina.

Etymology

English: From Latin 'agitare', which means to move energetically.

Common Phrases and Expressions

English: agitate the waters
English: To provoke unease or confusion in a situation.
agitar las aguas
English: stir the hornet's nest
English: To cause problems or discomfort in a delicate situation.
agitar el avispero
English: one must not get agitated
English: One should not get nervous or anxious.
no hay que agitarse

Related Words

English: agitation
English: State of unease or commotion.
agitación
English: agitated
English: That is in a state of motion or restlessness.
agitado
English: to stir
English: To move back and forth quickly.
agitar

Slang Meanings

English: In the context of parties or gatherings, it means to liven up or make people have fun.
English: She always stirred up the party with her good humor.
Ella siempre agitaba la fiesta con su buen humor.
English: To make someone restless or anxious in a social context.
English: That topic always stirs me up when it's mentioned.
Ese tema siempre me agita cuando lo mencionan.