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be animated

[/bi ˈænɪmeɪtɪd/]
verb phrase
estar animado; estar vivo; estar entusiasmado
1. To display liveliness, enthusiasm, or energy in movement or expression
She was animated during the presentation, gesturing enthusiastically.
Ela estava animada durante a apresentação, gesticulando com entusiasmo.
2. To show signs of life or vigor; to be lively and energetic
The children were animated as they played in the park.
As crianças estavam animadas enquanto brincavam no parque.
3. To be full of spirit or liveliness in conversation or demeanor
He became more animated as he talked about his favorite topic.
Ele ficou mais animado conforme falava sobre seu assunto favorito.
NYC Slang
be hyped; be lit; be turnt up
Synonyms
be livelybe energeticbe enthusiasticbe spiritedbe vibrant
Antonyms
be lifelessbe dullbe sluggishbe inactivebe apathetic

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estar animado; estar vivo
Most common usage in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
estar animado; estar com energia
Common colloquial usage
São Paulo
estar animado; estar entusiasmado
Formal and informal usage
Portugal
estar animado; estar cheio de vida
Portuguese usage emphasizes liveliness

Related Idioms & Phrases

bring to life
full of vim and vigor
have a spring in one's step
be in high spirits
come alive
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