actívate
/aɡtibate/from spelling rules
The English phrase "get active" can be translated into Spanish as actívate.
This phrase is an encouraging expression used to tell someone to start exercising or to lead a more physically active lifestyle. It is commonly seen in fitness contexts, such as advertisements for sports programs, gym promotions or health campaigns.
What does it mean word for word?
The word actívate is composed of the verb activar (to activate) and the reflexive pronoun te (yourself), so it literally means "activate yourself".
Which one should you use?
While actívate is a simple and casual way to say "get active," the form actívense is used when you are addressing a group of people or when you want to use a formal tone.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, you might use Muévete instead of actívate.
How does it change in a sentence?
actívate is the imperative command form used when speaking to one person in an informal or familiar way. For a plural or formal context, use actívense.
How do you pronounce it?
/aɡtibate/
Did you know?
- While actívate is a common call to action, Spanish speakers often use the idiomatic phrase ponerse las pilas to encourage someone to get active, which literally means 'to put in your batteries'.
- Although actívate is used for fitness, the root verb activar is the standard term used across Spanish-speaking countries for unlocking a prepaid SIM card or a software license.
- Although muévete is common in Mexico for 'get active', it can sound like a sharp command to 'move out of the way' depending on the tone of voice used.
Examples in context
- Señor García, para mantener un estilo de vida saludable, le recomendamos que se mantenga activo.Mr. Garcia, to maintain a healthy lifestyle, we recommend that you stay active.
- ¡Sal a correr por el parque!Go for a run in the park!
- ¡Juega fútbol con tus amigos!Play soccer with your friends!
- ¡No pierdas tiempo y actívate ahora mismo!Don't waste time, get active right now!
- Si quieres estar sano, actívate.If you want to be healthy, get active.
- ¡Actívate y sal a correr!Get active and go for a run!
Example conversation
María and Alejandro are talking about their fitness routines at home.
- MaríaAlejandro, ¡actívate un poco más!Alejandro, get a little more active!
- AlejandroLo intentaré mañana, María.I will try tomorrow, María.
- MaríaNo esperes más, actívate hoy.Don't wait any longer, get active today.
- AlejandroTienes razón, voy al gimnasio.You are right, I am going to the gym.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
