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    Animaba (en. Encouraged)

    /aniˈmaβa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To give energy or life to something.
    She encouraged her friends with funny stories.
    Ella animaba a sus amigos con historias divertidas.
    To incentivize or motivate someone.
    The coach motivated the team during the game.
    El entrenador animaba al equipo durante el partido.
    To provide joy or fun.
    The music enlivened the party all night long.
    La música animaba la fiesta toda la noche.
    To instill enthusiasm in an activity.
    The teachers encouraged the students to participate in debates.
    Los profesores animaban a los estudiantes a participar en debates.

    Etymology

    From the verb animar, from the Latin 'animare', which means to give life or encourage.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to stir the waters
    To make a situation more active or interesting.
    animar las aguas
    to encourage someone
    To motivate or give someone the courage to act.
    animar a alguien
    there’s no one who didn’t encourage
    An expression that indicates that everyone participated or supported.
    no hay quien no animara

    Related Words

    to encourage
    To give life or energy to something or someone.
    animar
    spirit
    State of mind or positive energy.
    ánimo
    animation
    The process of making something more lively or fun.
    animación

    Slang Meanings

    To lift the spirits.
    That movie really made the afternoon lively.
    Esa película realmente animó la tarde.
    To excite intensely.
    The concert excited everyone present.
    El concierto animó a todos los presentes.