Animaban (en. Encouraged)

[aniˈmaban]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To stimulate or give life and energy to something or someone.
The teachers encouraged the students to participate more in class.
Los profesores animaban a los estudiantes a participar más en clase.
To foster enthusiasm or interest in an activity.
Cultural activities enlivened the life of the neighborhood.
Las actividades culturales animaban la vida del barrio.
To make someone feel happier or more content.
Her words encouraged everyone who was sad.
Sus palabras animaban a todos los que estaban tristes.

Etymology

From Latin 'anima', which means 'soul' or 'life'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

liven up the atmosphere
Make a place more joyful or lively.
animar el ambiente
to cheer up
To become more cheerful or determined.
animarse
to encourage someone
To motivate someone to act or to feel better.
animar a alguien

Related Words

encourage
Verb that means to give energy or life.
animar
spirit
Emotional state of a person, related to vitality and energy.
ánimo
animation
Action of encouraging or giving life to something.
animación

Slang Meanings

There is no specific slang associated with 'animaban'.
This term is used in both formal and everyday contexts without colloquial variations.
Este término se usa en contextos formales y cotidianos sin variaciones coloquiales.