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vivaz

[vi-VAZ]
adjectivepl: vivaces
lively, vivacious, spirited
1. Full of life, energy, and enthusiasm; animated and spirited
She has a vivaz personality that brightens any room.
Ela tem uma personalidade vivaz que ilumina qualquer sala.
2. In music: to be performed in a brisk, lively manner (tempo marking)
The conductor marked the passage vivaz to indicate a faster tempo.
O maestro marcou a passagem vivaz para indicar um andamento mais rápido.
3. Quick and lively in movement or action
The vivaz dance movements captivated the audience.
Os movimentos de dança vivaz cativaram a plateia.
NYC Slang
lively, peppy, full of pep
Synonyms
vividoanimadoalegreespirituosoativodinâmico
Antonyms
apáticolânguidotristeinertemorto

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
vivaz
Commonly used to describe lively people and musical tempos
Portugal
vivaz
Standard usage, often found in musical contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

uma pessoa vivaz
um espírito vivaz
vida vivaz
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