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How to Say "vibrant" in Spanish

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alegre

/ah-LEH-greh//aˈle.ɣɾe/

adjectiveB1general
Use 'alegre' when describing colors that are bright, cheerful, and lively.
A colorful storybook illustration showing two simple cartoon figures dancing energetically together, with dynamic streaks of color indicating fast movement.

Examples

El mercado estaba lleno de telas de colores muy alegres.

The market was full of very vibrant colored fabrics.

Decoramos la sala con colores muy alegres para la fiesta.

We decorated the living room with very bright colors for the party.

La música de la banda era muy alegre y nos hizo bailar.

The band's music was very lively and made us dance.

Tiene un estilo de vestir muy alegre, lleno de estampados.

She has a very vibrant style of dressing, full of patterns.

Figurative Use

When describing things, 'alegre' means they cause cheerfulness or are full of life, like a color that lifts your mood or music that makes you want to dance.

vitales

/bee-TAH-lehs//biˈtales/

adjectiveB2general
Use 'vitales' to describe someone who is full of energy, enthusiasm, and life, often implying good health and spirit.
A happy child jumping high in the air with arms outstretched in a bright, sunny meadow.

Examples

Ella es una artista muy vitales, siempre trabajando en nuevos proyectos.

She is a very vibrant artist, always working on new projects.

A pesar de su edad, mis abuelos son personas muy vitales.

Despite their age, my grandparents are very energetic people.

Describing People

When used with the verb 'ser' (to be), it describes a personality trait of being naturally energetic.

Colors vs. People

Learners often confuse 'alegre' and 'vitales' by using 'alegre' for people's energy. Remember that 'alegre' is primarily for describing colors or a cheerful mood, while 'vitales' specifically refers to a person's energetic and lively disposition.

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