Spanish Conversation · Level 52
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Spanish word
enérgico
Pronunciation
IPA/eˈneɾxiko/
Meaning
- adjectiveactive
Example
Mi hijo está enérgico durante el recreo.
My son is active during recess.
More examples
La presentación fue enérgica y mantuvo la atención del público.
The presentation was energetic and held the audience's attention.
Core concept
A person moving quickly with expressive gestures and alert posture.
Common phrases
voz enérgica
energetic voice
presentación enérgica
energetic presentation
ritmo enérgico
energetic rhythm
Similar words
activo: Habitually moving or working; regularly engaged and not idle.
animado: Lively and excited in mood, showing cheerful high spirits.
dinámico: Marked by active movement or rapid change, energetic and full of momentum.
vigoroso: Strong, robust power or vigor that is clearly felt.
Definition in Spanish
Que tiene mucha energía física o ánimo y se muestra activo en acciones y palabras.
Word origin
Derives from Greek energētikós 'active', ultimately from ἐνέργεια energeia 'activity' (en- 'in' + ergon 'work') and entered Spanish through Latin and Romance forms.
Usage tips
- Often describes forceful or emphatic speech and gestures rather than merely being busy, and the written accent on the é marks the stressed syllable enérgico.
Other meanings
- energeticadjective
- vigorousadjective
- forcefuladjective
Related words
- energíaenergynoun
- energizanteenergizingadjective
- energéticoenergeticadjective