How to Say "activated" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “activated” is “activado” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
El sistema de seguridad ya está activado.
The security system is already activated.
Tengo el modo de ahorro de batería activado.
I have the battery saver mode on.
El protocolo de emergencia fue activado inmediatamente.
The emergency protocol was triggered immediately.
Describing a State
Use 'activado' with the verb 'estar' when you want to describe a state (the fact that something is currently on).
Matching the Noun
When this word describes a feminine thing (like 'la alarma'), the ending changes to 'activada'. Because this entry is for 'activado', it pairs with masculine things like 'el botón' or 'el sistema'.
Personality vs. Status
Mistake: “Soy un hombre activado.”
Correction: Soy un hombre activo. Use 'activo' for personality/energy, and 'activado' for things that have been switched on.
Other Meanings of “activado”
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