Spanish Conversation · Level 59
74 words
Spanish word
activo
Pronunciation
IPA/akˈtiβo/
Meaning
- adjectiveactive
Example
Hoy estoy activo.
Today I'm active.
More examples
Después de hacer ejercicio me siento activo.
After exercising, I feel active.
Core concept
Person raising a hand to take part in a discussion.
Common phrases
estar activo
be active
seguir activo
stay active
ponerse activo
become active
Similar words
dinámico: Moves with brisk, driving energy and maintains active momentum.
enérgico: Exerts powerful, forceful energy in actions and speech.
animado: Feels cheerful, animated, and sociable in interactions.
vivo: Displays bright, quick movement or reactions that feel full of life.
Definition in Spanish
Expresa disposición para actuar, participar o tomar la iniciativa en actividades.
Word origin
From Latin activus, from actus (from the verb agere 'to do'), originally meaning having the disposition or power to act.
Usage tips
- Use ser activo to describe a generally proactive person and estar activo to describe being energetic or ready to participate at the moment.