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be effervescent

[bē ˌef-ər-ˈves-ənt]
verb phrase
ser efervescente
1. to bubble and fizz, especially when a liquid releases gas
The champagne is effervescent as it's poured into the glass.
O champanhe é efervescente quando é despejado no copo.
2. to be lively, enthusiastic, or high-spirited in manner or personality
Her effervescent personality makes her the life of every party.
Sua personalidade efervescente a torna a estrela de toda festa.
3. to show excitement or energy that is hard to contain
The children were effervescent with joy on Christmas morning.
As crianças eram efervescentes de alegria na manhã de Natal.
NYC Slang
be bubbly; have that pop and fizz energy
Synonyms
bubblefizzsparklebe livelybe bubblybe exuberantbe animated
Antonyms
be flatbe dullbe subduedbe lethargicbe apathetic

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ser efervescente
commonly used for both chemical and personality contexts
São Paulo
ser efervescente; estar borbulhando
both expressions are used, second more colloquial
Rio de Janeiro
ser efervescente; estar animado/a demais
personality meaning often expressed with 'estar animado'
Portugal
ser efervescente
standard usage; 'borbulhar' also used for fizzing action

Related Idioms & Phrases

have effervescent energy
be full of effervescence
effervesce with enthusiasm
have an effervescent personality
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