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Spanish word
hiperactivo
Pronunciation
IPA/ipeɾakˈtiβo/
Meaning
- adjectivehyperactive
Example
Mi sobrino es hiperactivo.
My nephew is hyperactive.
More examples
Los maestros notaron un comportamiento hiperactivo en clase.
The teachers noticed hyperactive behavior in class.
Core concept
Excessive restless energy.
Common phrases
niño hiperactivo
hyperactive child
comportamiento hiperactivo
hyperactive behavior
Similar words
inquieto: Is quietly restless, repeatedly shifting, fidgeting, or unable to settle.
activo: Is physically or mentally active and tends to move or engage often.
nervioso: Feels nervous agitation or jitteriness brought on by stress or fear.
impulsivo: Acts on sudden urges without thinking, making quick impulsive moves.
Definition in Spanish
Que presenta movimiento o actividad excesiva que dificulta mantener la calma o la atención en situaciones cotidianas.
Word origin
From prefix hiper- (from Greek hyper 'over') plus activo (from Latin activus 'active'), literally meaning excessively active.
Usage tips
- Often said as es hiperactivo to describe a child's behavior, and using it for an adult can sound judgmental.
Other meanings
- fidgetyadjective
Opposites
- tranquilotranquiladjective
- calmadocalmadjective
Related words
- hiperactividadhyperactivitynoun
- hiperactivamentehyperactivelyadverb