Agitada (en. Agitated)

/a.xiˈta.ða/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
In a state of excitement or nervousness.
She was agitated before the presentation.
Ella estaba agitada antes de la presentación.
Moving quickly or violently.
The river water was agitated by the storm.
El agua del río estaba agitada por la tormenta.
In a state of emotional agitation.
Her voice sounded agitated while explaining what happened.
Su voz sonaba agitada mientras explicaba lo sucedido.

Etymology

From Latin 'agitatus', the participle of the verb 'agitare', which means to move or shake.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to give someone an attack of agitation
To enter a state of sudden nervousness.
darle a alguien un ataque de agitación
to be as agitated as a leaf
To be very nervous or restless.
estar agitada como una hoja
to maintain an agitated conversation
To hold a discussion filled with emotional tension.
sustentar una conversación agitada

Related Words

to shake
To move something quickly.
agitar
restlessness
State of unease or worry.
inquietud
nervousness
State of anxiety or emotional agitation.
nerviosismo

Slang Meanings

To be very excited or nervous.
Today I am agitated for the concert.
Hoy estoy agitada por el concierto.
To be very active or energetic.
The party was agitated all night.
La fiesta estuvo agitada toda la noche.