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be bubbly

[/bi ˈbʌbli/]
verb phrase
ser animado; ser efervescente; ser alegre
1. to have a lively, cheerful, and enthusiastic personality
She has always been bubbly and full of energy.
Ela sempre foi animada e cheia de energia.
2. to be fizzy or carbonated (of a beverage)
This champagne is very bubbly.
Este champanhe é muito efervescente.
3. to have a tendency to giggle or laugh frequently
The bubbly teenager couldn't stop laughing during the movie.
A adolescente alegre não conseguia parar de rir durante o filme.
NYC Slang
be peppy; be hyped up; have good vibes
Synonyms
be cheerfulbe livelybe animatedbe vivaciousbe effervescent
Antonyms
be dullbe somberbe quietbe reservedbe withdrawn

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ser animada/animado; ser alegre
commonly used in casual conversation
Rio de Janeiro
ser animada/animado; ser alegre
frequent usage in social contexts
São Paulo
ser animada/animado; ser alegre
standard usage in business and social settings
Portugal
ser alegre; ser vivaz
formal contexts may prefer 'vivaz'

Related Idioms & Phrases

full of life
ray of sunshine
life of the party
bundle of joy
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