/aniˈmaðo/
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Translation
lively, animated
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
.
The party was very lively last night.
sonríe.
He is a very lively child and always smiles.
.
We watched an animated film with the children.
.
The atmosphere of the market is cheerful and lively.
¡ !
How lively the street is tonight!
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