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animar

[ɐ.ni.ˈmaɾ]
verb
to animate; to encourage; to liven up
1. to give life or movement to something
The animator brought the character to life.
O animador animou o personagem.
2. to encourage or inspire someone
The coach animated the team before the match.
O treinador animou o time antes da partida.
3. to make something more lively or cheerful
Music animates the party atmosphere.
A música anima a atmosfera da festa.
4. to motivate or urge someone to do something
He animated her to pursue her dreams.
Ele a animou a perseguir seus sonhos.
NYC Slang
hype up; get someone hyped; pump up
Synonyms
encorajarestimularinspirarvivificaralegrar
Antonyms
desanimardesestimulardesalentar

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
animar
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
animar
Common in colloquial speech; 'animado' means excited or lively
São Paulo
animar
Standard usage; frequently used in media and entertainment contexts
Portugal
animar
Standard usage; similar meaning but may emphasize encouragement more than in Brazil

Related Idioms & Phrases

animar-se a fazer algo (to encourage oneself to do something)
animar o ânimo (to uplift someone's spirits)
estar animado/a (to be in good spirits; to be excited)
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