Portuguese · Emotions & Descriptions
"Excited" in Portuguese: animado/a
animado/a
Note: also: empolgado/a
Excited in Portuguese is often animado/a. Empolgado/a is another strong option. Say estou animado/a com… for excited about.
Before a trip
Estou animado com a viagem de sexta.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce animado/a
Say it
ah-nee-MAH-doo / ah-nee-MAH-dah
/a.ni.ˈma.du/, /a.ni.ˈma.da/
ah-nee-MAH-doo / ah-nee-MAH-dah. Empolgado is ẽỹ-pol-GAH-doo.
"Excited" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| animado | excited / in good spirits (masc.) Common everyday choice. | Common everyday choice. |
| animada | excited (fem.) Feminine form. | Feminine form. |
| empolgado/a | pumped / really excited Stronger enthusiasm. | Stronger enthusiasm. |
| animado/a com | excited about Naming the reason. | Naming the reason. |
How to use animado/a in real life
- 1Before a trip
Estou animado com a viagem de sexta.
I'm excited about Friday's trip.
Animado com + noun.
- 2A friend before a show
Ela está animada para o show da banda.
She's excited for the band's show.
Animada para + event.
- 3Team energy
O time ficou animado depois do gol.
The team got excited after the goal.
Ficou animado marks a change of mood.
Mistakes English speakers make with animado/a
Incorrect: Ela está animado.
Correct: Ela está animada.
Agree gender: animada with ela.
Incorrect: Estou excited para a festa.
Correct: Estou animado/a para a festa.
Use animado/a or empolgado/a, not English excited.
Good to know
Animado can also mean lively (uma festa animada). For personal excitement about a plan, estou animado/a com/para is clear. Excited in the sexual sense is a different conversation—do not force animado there.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Counting down to a concert
ChatPal
Você está animado para amanhã?
Are you excited for tomorrow?
You
Muito animado. Mal posso esperar.
Really excited. I can hardly wait.
ChatPal
Eu também estou animado. Vamos cedo.
I'm excited too. Let's go early.
You
Combinado. Fico mais animado ainda na fila.
Deal. I get even more excited in line.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Excited" in Portuguese
Is animado or empolgado better?
Both work. Empolgado feels a bit stronger or more pumped.
Do I change for gender?
Yes: animado / animada.
How do I say excited about…?
Animado/a com… or animado/a para…
Can animado mean lively?
Yes, for parties and places: uma festa animada.
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