Spanish Conversation · Level 110
60 words
Spanish word
animación
Pronunciation
IPA/animaˈθjon/
Meaning
- feminine nounexcitement
Example
La animación de la fiesta se notó al entrar.
The excitement of the party was noticeable upon entering.
More examples
La animación del público creció con cada canción.
The crowd's excitement grew with each song.
Core concept
A festive gathering buzzing with cheerful activity.
Common phrases
la animación de la fiesta
party excitement
animación del público
the crowd's excitement
mostrar animación
display excitement
Similar words
entusiasmo: Intense, focused excitement about something, often with eagerness and zeal.
ánimo: Ongoing level of vigor or spirits that affects how energetic someone feels.
ambiente: Ambient character of a place, the general vibe created by people and surroundings.
alegría: Simple, spontaneous feeling of pleasure and happiness often shown by smiles.
Definition in Spanish
Sensación de energía y participación en una actividad o lugar que provoca que las personas se muestren alegres o activas.
Word origin
From the verb animar and the Latin anima 'breath, soul', the word expresses the giving of life that produces a sense of liveliness or excitement in a scene.
Usage tips
- Despite the English cognate 'animation', animación most commonly means liveliness or atmosphere in everyday Spanish, with the film sense used mainly in technical or cinematic contexts.
Other meanings
- vitalitynoun
- enthusiasmnoun
- bustlenoun
Opposites
- aburrimientotediumnoun
- desánimodejectionnoun