animarte
/animaɾte/from spelling rules
The English phrase "cheer you up" is translated into Spanish as animarte.
This phrase is used when you want to make someone feel more positive, spirited or courageous when they are feeling down or depressed.
What does it mean word for word?
The word animarte is a combination of the infinitive verb animar and the object pronoun te, which represents "you". The pronoun is attached directly to the end of the verb.
Which one should you use?
While animarte is used to boost someone's spirits or courage, the related form alegrarte focuses more specifically on the emotion of joy or happiness.
How does it change in a sentence?
The pronoun attached to the end of the verb changes depending on who you are cheering up and the level of formality.
How do you pronounce it?
/animaɾte/
Did you know?
- The root of animarte is the Latin word 'anima', meaning 'breath' or 'soul'. To cheer someone up in Spanish is literally to put 'soul' or 'breath' back into them.
- In Spanish, ánimo is used as a standalone exclamation to cheer someone up, similar to 'keep your chin up' or 'come on'. It is often shouted from the sidelines during sporting events to encourage athletes.
- While animarte means to cheer you up, the reflexive form animarse can mean to 'pluck up the courage' to do something. For example, a person might animarse to go skydiving despite being terrified.
Examples in context
- ¡Ánimo!Cheer up!
- ánimo, muchachoCheer up, guy
- ánimo, muchachaCheer up, girl
- Voy a animarte con un regalo.I am going to cheer you up with a gift.
- Espero poder animarte un poco.I hope I can cheer you up a little.
- ¿Quieres que te cante algo para animarte?Do you want me to sing something to cheer you up?
Example conversation
Sofía sees that Mateo looks sad after a long day.
- SofíaTe veo muy triste, Mateo.You look very sad, Mateo.
- MateoSí, ha sido un día terrible.Yes, it has been a terrible day.
- SofíaDéjame animarte con un helado.Let me cheer you up with an ice cream.
- MateoGracias, Sofía, eso me ayudaría.Thanks, Sofía, that would help me.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
