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animare

to animate, to liven up

verb ah-nee-MAH-reh Rare
Mind & Emotions Emotions

Origin: Latin animare (to give life to), from anima (soul, breath)

Also means

to encourage, to drive

Usage Note

Animare means to bring life or energy to something: animare una festa = 'to liven up a party.' The reflexive animarsi means to become lively or heated: la discussione si è animata = 'the discussion got heated.' Cartone animato ('animated cartoon') uses the past participle. Conjugates with avere.

Examples

"La musica ha animato tutta la serata."

Natural Translation

The music livened up the whole evening.

Literal Translation

The music has animated the whole the evening.

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