Agitado (en. Agitated)

/axiˈtado/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Disturbed, restless, or anxious.
He was agitated before presenting his project.
Estaba agitado antes de presentar su proyecto.
Mobile, experiencing disturbances.
The sea was agitated due to the storm.
El mar estaba agitado debido a la tempestad.
Showing impatient or excited behavior.
The children were agitated while waiting for Santa.
Los niños estaban agitados durante la espera de Santa.

Etymology

From the participle of 'agitar', which comes from the Latin 'agitare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be agitated
To feel upset or nervous.
estar agitado
to do something in an agitated manner
To perform an action hurriedly and nervously.
hacer algo de forma agitada
a turbulent environment
An environment full of tension or intense activity.
un ambiente agitado

Related Words

agitation
State of unrest or disturbance.
agitación
to agitate
To move something from side to side.
agitar
restlessness
State of unease or disturbance.
inquietud

Slang Meanings

Agitated by an intense emotion.
He was agitated after seeing his team win.
Estaba agitado después de ver su equipo ganar.
In a state of emotional whirlwind.
He seemed agitated by the unexpected news.
Se notaba agitado por la noticia inesperada.