Spanish Conversation · Level 41
75 words
Spanish word
agitar
Pronunciation
IPA/axiˈtaɾ/
Meaning
- verbshake
Example
No agites la botella antes de abrirla.
Do not shake the bottle before opening it.
More examples
Agita la mezcla antes de hornearla.
Stir the mixture before baking it.
Core concept
Hands vigorously mixing ingredients in a jar.
Common phrases
agitar la mezcla
stir the mixture
agitar la bebida
shake the drink
Similar words
sacudir: Shakes an object or cloth sharply and forcefully to jolt its contents or dislodge dust.
remover: Stirs liquids or soft ingredients with a spoon or stick in repeated circular motions to blend them.
mezclar: Mixes two or more ingredients together until they form a uniform mixture.
Definition in Spanish
Mover con fuerza o rapidez algo de un lado a otro, especialmente para mezclar; también provocar inquietud o incitar a otras personas.
Word origin
From Latin agĭtāre, the frequentative of agere 'to do or move', originally 'to move repeatedly', so it covers vigorous mixing as well as provoking unrest.
Usage tips
- Agitar normally takes a direct object (agitar la botella); to say that a person becomes upset use the reflexive form agitarse.