How to Say "active" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “active” is “activo” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Mi abuelo todavía es muy activo y hace ejercicio todos los días.
My grandfather is still very active and exercises every day.
Necesitamos un plan activo para resolver el problema rápidamente.
We need an active plan to solve the problem quickly.
Ella es una ciudadana muy activa en su comunidad.
She is a very active citizen in her community.
Adjective Agreement
Remember that 'activo' must match the thing it describes. If you are describing a female noun (like 'persona'), use 'activa'. If it's plural (like 'niños'), use 'activos'.
Confusing Form
Mistake: “La persona está activo.”
Correction: La persona está activa. (Always match the gender of the noun.)
Other Meanings of “activo”
“activo” can also mean:
- grammar: active voice(C1, formal)
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