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be spirited

[/bi ˈspɪrɪtɪd/]
verb phrase
ser animado; ter espírito
1. to have or show a lively, energetic, or courageous nature
She is a spirited young woman who always stands up for what she believes in.
Ela é uma jovem animada que sempre defende aquilo em que acredita.
2. to display enthusiasm, vigor, or determination
The spirited performance captivated the entire audience.
A apresentação animada cativou toda a plateia.
3. to be full of energy and liveliness
The spirited debate went on for hours.
O debate animado durou horas.
NYC Slang
got that fire; full of that energy
Synonyms
be livelybe energeticbe vigorousbe animatedbe enthusiastic
Antonyms
be listlessbe apatheticbe lethargicbe dullbe lifeless

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ser animado/animada; ter espírito
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
ser animado/animada; ter garra
garra emphasizes determination and fighting spirit
São Paulo
ser animado/animada; ser cheio de energia
emphasis on energy and vitality
Portugal
ser animado/animada; ter brio
brio is a more traditional Portuguese term for spirited nature

Related Idioms & Phrases

have the spirit of
full of vim and vigor
have guts
have backbone
be full of beans
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