Animado (en. Lively)

/aniˈmaðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
It is said of a person full of energy and enthusiasm.
He is always animated and ready to have fun.
Siempre está animado y listo para divertirse.
It refers to something that has life or movement.
The market was lively with music and laughter.
El mercado estaba animado con música y risas.
That represents movement in a visual or audiovisual representation.
The cartoon was very popular among children.
El dibujo animado fue muy popular entre los niños.

Etymology

Comes from the Latin 'animatus', which means 'endowed with life'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be animated
feeling full of energy and vitality.
estar animado
lively party
a celebration full of life and movement.
fiesta animada
animated people
individuals who show enthusiasm and joy.
personas animadas

Related Words

encourage
to give life or energy to something or someone.
animar
spirit
vital part of a living being, often refers to the soul.
anima
animation
action of encouraging or giving life to something.
animación

Slang Meanings

To be in a good mood.
Today I'm animated, let's go out to celebrate!
Hoy estoy animado, ¡vamos a salir a celebrar!
To be enthusiastic.
Whenever there's a party, he is very animated.
Siempre que hay fiesta, está muy animado.