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Spanish word
activar
Pronunciation
IPA/aktiˈβaɾ/
Meaning
- verbactivate
Example
Necesito activar mi cuenta para entrar.
I need to activate my account to log in.
More examples
¿Puedes activar las notificaciones para este chat?
Can you activate notifications for this chat?
Core concept
A web page button labeled Activate for an account.
Common phrases
activar la cuenta
activate the account
activar las notificaciones
activate notifications
activar una función
activate a feature
Similar words
habilitar: Configures a function, permission, or option so it becomes available to use.
encender: Powers on a physical device by supplying electrical power or flipping its switch.
iniciar: Begins an activity, program, or process so it starts running.
arrancar: Starts an engine or heavy machine by engaging its starter so it runs.
Definition in Spanish
Poner en marcha o habilitar algo para que responda o realice su función, aplicado a ajustes, cuentas o dispositivos.
Word origin
From Latin activare 'to make active', formed from activus 'active' plus the verb-forming suffix -are, and Spanish preserves the sense of making or enabling something to function.
Usage tips
- Used for enabling accounts, permissions, services, or software features, while encender refers to powering physical devices and arrancar or iniciar refers to starting machines or programs.