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become animated

[bɪˈkʌm ˈænɪmeɪtɪd]
verb phrase
animar-se
1. to become lively, energetic, or enthusiastic
She became animated when discussing her favorite book.
Ela se animou ao discutir seu livro favorito.
2. to show increased energy, liveliness, or vivacity in conversation or expression
The conversation became animated as more people joined in.
A conversa se tornou animada conforme mais pessoas participavam.
3. to come to life or display movement or activity
The city streets became animated with evening crowds.
As ruas da cidade se animaram com as multidões da noite.
NYC Slang
get hyped up / light up
Synonyms
come aliveliven upperk upbrighten uplight upbecome livelygrow enthusiastic
Antonyms
become dullbecome listlessfadebecome subduedquiet down

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
animar-se
most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
animar-se / ficar animado
ficar animado is commonly used in colloquial speech
Rio de Janeiro
animar-se / ficar empolgado
ficar empolgado emphasizes excitement and enthusiasm
Portugal
animar-se / tornar-se animado
tornar-se is more formal in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

come alive
spark up
get a spark in one's eye
perk up one's ears
light up like a Christmas tree
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