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animador

ah-nee-mah-DOR/animaˈðoɾ/

entertainer, activity leader

Also: host, hype man
NounmA2
General
A man in a colorful costume juggling bright balls on a stage at a festive outdoor party.

📝 In Action

El animador del hotel organizó un concurso de baile.

A2

The hotel entertainer organized a dance contest.

Buscamos un animador infantil para la fiesta de cumpleaños.

B1

We are looking for a children's entertainer for the birthday party.

El animador de la gala mantuvo a todos riendo toda la noche.

B2

The gala host kept everyone laughing all night long.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • presentador (presenter/host)
  • recreador (recreation leader)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • animador sociocultural – community outreach worker
  • animador de hotel – hotel entertainer
  • animador turístico – tourist activity leader

animator

Also: cartoonist
NounmB1
A person sitting at a desk drawing a character on a large digital tablet.

📝 In Action

Mi primo es animador en un estudio de cine famoso.

B1

My cousin is an animator at a famous film studio.

El animador 3D creó los efectos especiales para la película.

B2

The 3D animator created the special effects for the movie.

Se requiere un animador con experiencia en dibujo a mano.

C1

An animator with experience in hand-drawing is required.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • dibujante (cartoonist/sketcher)

Common Collocations

  • animador digital – digital animator
  • animador 3D – 3D animator

cheerleader

Also: supporter
NounmB1
Latin America
A girl in a colorful uniform holding large fluffy pom-poms while jumping in the air.

📝 In Action

Los animadores del equipo local llevaban banderas grandes.

B1

The local team's cheerleaders were carrying large flags.

Él es el animador principal del grupo de animación.

B2

He is the lead cheerleader of the cheerleading squad.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • porrista (cheerleader (LatAm))

encouraging, heartening

AdjectivemC1formal
An older person smiling warmly and giving a thumbs up to a child who is learning to ride a bike.

📝 In Action

Los resultados del examen fueron muy animadores.

C1

The exam results were very encouraging.

Recibimos un mensaje animador de parte del director.

C1

We received an encouraging message from the director.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • desalentador (discouraging)

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👥 Word Family▼
animar(to encourage / to animate) — Verb
animación(animation / liveliness) — Noun
ánimo(mood / spirit) — Noun
animado(lively / animated) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin 'animator', which comes from 'animare' (to give life or breath to).

First recorded: 17th Century

Cognates (Related words)

English: animatorFrench: animateurItalian: animatore

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'animador' only for men?

Technically, yes. For a woman, you would use 'animadora'. Spanish uses different endings for genders in job titles.

Can I use 'animador' for a TV show host?

Yes, especially for game shows or variety shows where the host's job is to keep the energy high. However, 'presentador' is also very common for news or serious shows.

What is an 'animador sociocultural'?

This is a specific job title for someone who works in communities to organize educational and cultural activities, often for kids or the elderly.