/aniˈmaðo/

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Translation

lively, animated

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Word origin

The past participle of animar ('to enliven'), from Latin animare ('to give life to'), from anima ('soul, breath'). The same root gives English 'animate' and 'animal'.

Origin
Latin
Root
animare
English cognates
animate, animal

Grammar

Feminineanimada
Masc pluralanimados
Fem pluralanimadas

Examples

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The party was very lively last night.

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He is a very lively child and always smiles.

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We watched an animated film with the children.

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The atmosphere of the market is cheerful and lively.

¡ !

How lively the street is tonight!

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This word is taught in chapter 49, lesson 6: animado, descargar, metáfora and 7 more words.