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actividad

ahk-tee-bee-DAHD/ak.ti.βiˈðað/

“actividad” means “activity” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

activity

Also: pursuit, chore
NounfA1
A close-up of a child's hands carefully planting a small green seedling into rich brown soil using a tiny red shovel.

📝 In Action

Mi actividad favorita es leer novelas de misterio.

A1

My favorite activity is reading mystery novels.

Tenemos muchas actividades escolares planeadas para este mes.

A2

We have many school activities planned for this month.

Siempre hago actividad física por las mañanas.

A2

I always do physical activity in the mornings.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • actividad física – physical activity
  • actividad extracurricular – extracurricular activity

activity

Also: busyness, action
NounfB1
A busy, colorful playground where several children are actively running, sliding down a yellow slide, and swinging on swings, conveying a sense of motion and liveliness.

📝 In Action

La actividad económica en la ciudad aumentó el mes pasado.

B1

Economic activity in the city increased last month.

Los sismólogos monitorean la actividad volcánica constantemente.

B2

Seismologists constantly monitor volcanic activity.

Hay mucha actividad en el mercado antes de Navidad.

B1

There is a lot of activity (busyness) in the market before Christmas.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • pasividad (passivity)

Common Collocations

  • actividad cerebral – brain activity
  • actividad sísmica – seismic activity

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "actividad" in Spanish:

action→activity→busyness→chore→pursuit→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: actividad

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'actividad' to mean a specific task or hobby, rather than a general state of movement?

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👥 Word Family▼
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📚 Etymology▼

The word comes directly from the Latin word *activitas*, which itself is based on *actus* (action) and describes the 'state of being in motion or performing a function'.

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: activityPortuguese: atividade

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is 'actividad' a feminine noun?

In Spanish, almost all nouns that end in the suffix '-dad' (like 'ciudad,' 'universidad,' 'libertad') are feminine. You must always use 'la' or 'una' with them.