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be excited about

[/bi ɪkˈsaɪtɪd əˈbaʊt/]
verb phrase
estar animado/entusiasmado com
1. to feel or show great enthusiasm and eagerness about something
I'm really excited about the upcoming vacation.
Estou realmente animado com as férias que se aproximam.
2. to experience joy or anticipation regarding a future event or activity
She's excited about starting her new job.
Ela está entusiasmada em começar seu novo emprego.
3. to display emotional enthusiasm or interest in something
The kids are excited about the birthday party.
As crianças estão animadas com a festa de aniversário.
NYC Slang
be hyped about
Synonyms
be enthusiastic aboutbe thrilled aboutbe delighted aboutbe eager aboutlook forward to
Antonyms
be indifferent aboutbe bored aboutbe disappointed aboutbe unenthusiastic about

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estar animado/animada com
most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
estar na vibe de
colloquial, informal usage
São Paulo
estar entusiasmado/entusiasmada com
formal or neutral context
Portugal
estar entusiasmado/entusiasmada com
standard Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

be over the moon about
be jumping up and down about
be buzzing about
can't wait for
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