motivado
“motivado” means “motivated” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
motivated
Also: eager, driven
📝 In Action
Estoy muy motivado con mi nuevo curso de español.
A1I am very motivated with my new Spanish course.
Necesitamos un equipo de personas motivadas.
A2We need a team of motivated people.
No se siente motivado para estudiar hoy.
B1He doesn't feel driven to study today.
reasoned
Also: justified, caused by
📝 In Action
El juez dio un veredicto muy bien motivado.
B2The judge gave a very well-reasoned verdict.
Su ausencia estaba motivada por razones de salud.
B2His absence was caused by health reasons.
Presentaron un informe motivado sobre los riesgos.
C1They presented a reasoned report about the risks.
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Quick Quiz: motivado
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How would a woman say 'I am motivated'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Spanish verb 'motivar' (to motivate), which comes from 'motivo' (motive). This traces back to the Latin word 'motivus', meaning 'moving' or 'able to move'.
First recorded: 17th century (in its modern sense)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'motivado' the same as 'emocionado'?
Not exactly. 'Motivado' means you have the drive or reason to do something (motivated), while 'emocionado' usually means you are excited or thrilled.
Can I use 'motivado' for things, or just people?
You can use it for things in the formal sense (like a 'justified decision'), but for the 'enthusiastic' sense, it only applies to people or animals.
How do I say 'very motivated'?
You can say 'muy motivado' or, to sound more like a native, 'motivadísimo'.