How to Say "animated" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “animated” is “animado” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA1
adjectiveA1
referring to cartoons or digital animation
Examples
Me encantan las películas de dibujos animados.
I love cartoon movies.
Es una serie animada para adultos.
It is an animated series for adults.
El cortometraje animado ganó un premio.
The animated short film won an award.
Fixed Phrase: Cartoons
To say 'cartoons,' always use the plural: 'dibujos animados.' You can't just say 'animados' on its own for this meaning.
Wrong word for cartoons
Mistake: “Veo animaciones.”
Correction: While 'animación' means the art of animation, use 'dibujos animados' when you mean the actual shows kids watch.
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