Animar
Example: Mis amigos me animaron cuando estaba triste ayer.
Definition
"Animar" means to encourage or cheer someone up, making them feel more positive or motivated. It involves giving support or enthusiasm, especially when someone is feeling down, as in the sentence 'My friends encouraged me when I was sad yesterday.'
Etymology
The word "animar" comes from the Latin verb 'animare,' which means 'to give life or spirit.' It is related to 'anima,' meaning soul or breath, reflecting the idea of enlivening or motivating someone. Did you know? The root is also the basis for the English word 'animate.'
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"Animar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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