active

• Describe a alguien o algo que actúa, se mueve o está lleno de energía; también se aplica a algo en funcionamiento o que produce un efecto.

Describes someone or something that is doing something, moving, or full of energy.

1. Engaged in physical activityA2formal

   Involving physical movement or exercise; energetic.

   Activo (físicamente)

   • She leads an active lifestyle with daily jogging.
   • He is an active member of the sports club.
   • The doctor recommended an active routine for better health.

   Sinónimosathleticdynamicenergeticlivelyon the gospryvigorous

   Antónimosidleinactiveinertlazymotionlesspassivesedentarysluggishstaticstill

2. Functioning or operatingB1formal

   Currently working or in use; operational.

   En funcionamiento

   • The volcano is active and could erupt soon.
   • This email account is still active.
   • The project remains active until completion.

   Sinónimosfunctioningin operationin useoperationaloperativerunningworking

   Antónimosdeaddefunctdisconnecteddormantidleinactiveinoperativenonfunctionaloff

3. Participating or involvedB1formal

   Taking part in activities or events; engaged.

   Participante o involucrado

   • She is active in community volunteering.
   • He is an active participant in class discussions.
   • The company has active involvement in charity work.

   Sinónimoscontributingengagedinvolvedparticipatingworking

   Antónimosdetachedidleinactivepassiveuninvolved

4. Grammar: active voiceB2formal

   Referring to a verb form where the subject performs the action.

   voz activa

   • 'The dog chased the cat' is in the active voice.
   • Use active sentences for clearer writing.
   • The teacher explained active versus passive constructions.

   Antónimospassive

• Sustantivo que designa un agente químico capaz de actividad, la voz gramatical que indica que el sujeto realiza la acción, o un participante activo de una organización.

A noun referring to a chemical agent capable of activity, the grammatical voice indicating the subject performs the action, or a participating member of an organization.

1. Active voiceB2formal

   The grammatical voice where the subject performs the action of the verb.

   Voz activa

   • In the sentence 'The cat chased the mouse,' the verb is in the active.
   • The teacher explained the difference between the active and the passive.
   • Using the active makes your writing more direct and lively.

   Sinónimosactive voice

   Antónimospassive

2. B2formal

   A person who is an actively participating member of an organization or group.

   miembro activo

   • The party's actives were crucial for the campaign's success.
   • Only actives are allowed to vote on the new bylaws.
   • The club has over a hundred actives this semester.

   Sinónimosactivistmemberparticipant