activos
“activos” means “active” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
active
Also: busy
📝 In Action
Los niños están muy activos hoy.
A1The children are very active today.
Hay varios volcanes activos en esta región.
A2There are several active volcanoes in this region.
Necesitamos socios más activos en el club.
B1We need more active members in the club.
assets
Also: capital
📝 In Action
La empresa vendió sus activos para pagar las deudas.
B2The company sold its assets to pay the debts.
Los activos digitales son cada vez más importantes.
C1Digital assets are becoming increasingly important.
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Words that translate to "activos" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: activos
Question 1 of 2
Which of these is the most likely meaning of 'activos' in a business report?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'activus', which comes from 'agere', meaning 'to do' or 'to drive'. It shares the same root as the word 'action'.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'activos' ever a verb?
No. While it looks like some verb forms, 'activos' is only ever an adjective or a noun. The verb form that sounds similar is 'activó' (he/she activated), but the stress is on the last 'o'.
Can I use 'activos' to describe machines?
Yes! Just like in English, a machine or a process that is currently running can be described as 'activo' or 'activos'.