Kilo Lingo

/akˈtiβo/

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Translation

active

Word origin

From Latin activus ('practical, active'), from agere ('to do, to drive'), which also gives English 'act' and 'agent'.

Origin
Latin
Root
activus
English cognates
active, act

Grammar

Feminineactiva
Masc pluralactivos
Fem pluralactivas

Examples

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My grandfather is still very active at eighty years old.

.

We lead an active life full of sport.

: .

She is a very active person: she never stays still.

¿ ?

Is your bank account still active?

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The children are more active in the morning.

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This word is part of lesson 39.