excited

[/ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/]

adjective

entusiasmado

1. feeling or showing intense enthusiasm and eagerness

The children were excited about the birthday party.

As crianças estavam entusiasmadas com a festa de aniversário.

2. emotionally aroused or stimulated

She felt excited and nervous before her job interview.

Ela se sentiu animada e nervosa antes da entrevista de emprego.

3. in a state of heightened emotional or physical activity

The excited crowd cheered loudly at the concert.

A multidão animada aplaudiu alto no concerto.

NYC Slang

hyped/stoked

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

entusiasmado/animado

most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese

São Paulo

animado/legal

informal usage common in urban areas

Rio de Janeiro

animado/empolgado

widely used in casual speech

Portugal

entusiasmado/animado

formal and informal contexts

excited as a kid on Christmas

get excited about something

too excited for one's own good

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