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    Agitar (en. Shake)

    /a.xiˈtaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To move something in a quick or violent motion.
    He waved the flag enthusiastically.
    Agitó la bandera con entusiasmo.
    To cause something to move or shake.
    The wind shook the leaves of the trees.
    El viento agitó las hojas de los árboles.
    To provoke a feeling of unease or nervousness.
    The news stirred the entire community.
    La noticia agitó a toda la comunidad.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'agitāre', meaning 'to move, to agitate'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    stir the waters
    To cause commotion or give rise to change.
    agitar las aguas
    stir the hornet's nest
    To provoke a strong reaction or cause disturbances.
    agitar el avispero
    stir up emotions
    To generate an intense emotional response in a group of people.
    agitar los ánimos

    Related Words

    agitation
    State of unrest or disturbance.
    agitación
    agitated
    Being in a state of movement or unease.
    agitado
    agitation
    Condition of being agitated or restless.
    agidez

    Slang Meanings

    To be very excited or nervous.
    I was jittery before the exam.
    Estaba agitado antes del examen.
    To move quickly from one place to another.
    I was going back and forth, shaking with energy.
    Fui de un lado a otro, agitando con energía.