Agitarse (en. Shake)

/a.xiˈtaɾ.se/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To move violently or energetically.
The fish began to thrash when it was taken out of the water.
El pez comenzó a agitarse cuando lo sacaron del agua.
To experience restlessness or nervousness.
He gets very agitated before speaking in public.
Se agita mucho antes de hablar en público.
To alter or excite an emotional state.
The news made him shake with joy.
La noticia lo hizo agitarse de alegría.

Etymology

From the Latin 'agitare', which means 'to move' or 'to shake'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to agitate in life
To live with a lot of intensity and stress.
agitarse en vida
to shake with laughter
To laugh a lot in an uncontrolled manner.
agitarse de risa
do not get agitated
To maintain calm in difficult situations.
no agitarse

Related Words

agitation
State of restlessness or disturbance.
agitación
agitator
A person who incites activity or protest.
agitador
agitated
One who is in a state of movement or unrest.
agitado

Slang Meanings

To become nervous or anxious.
Don't get worked up, everything will be fine.
No te agites, todo saldrá bien.
To become emotionally involved in a situation.
He got very agitated about the ending of the movie.
Se agitó mucho por el final de la película.