Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA |
|---|---|
| vivace | /viˈva.t͡ʃe/ |
| vigoroso | /vi.ɡoˈro.zo/ /vi.ɡoˈro.so/ |
You can use these words to describe something that is lively and vigorous. Use vivace to describe a lively atmosphere or personality. If you are describing something that is visually vibrant or intense, you might use vivido. To describe a vibrant smile, the word radioso is appropriate. If you want to emphasize energy and vigor, energico is a suitable choice.
Which one should you use?
The forms vivace and vigoroso have different nuances. Vivace often refers to a lively atmosphere or personality, whereas vigoroso is more specifically used to describe physical strength or intense energy.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective vivace is invariable in gender, meaning it is the same for both masculine and feminine singular nouns. The plural form of vivace is vivaci, which is used for both masculine and feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /viˈva.tʃe/. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- The term vivace can also describe a 'sharp' or 'piquant' taste in food, such as a zingy vinegar.
- If an Italian describes a child as vivace, it can be a polite way of saying the child is hyperactive or difficult to keep still.
- In a musical context, if a composer writes vivace in an Italian score, it instructs the musician to play the piece with a fast and lively tempo.
Examples in context
- Le nostre differenze sono i colori che rendono vivace il nostro mondo.Our differences are the colors that make our world vibrant.This sentence illustrates how colors can make a world vivace.Tatoeba #13236247 by Nuel, translation #13236246 by Nuel
- Il nostro dialogo, un tempo vivace, si è affievolito fino a scomparire.Our once-vibrant dialogue has faded to nothing.This sentence shows how a dialogue can be described as vivace.Tatoeba #13278899 by Nuel, translation #13278898 by Nuel
- Questa piazza è molto vivace!This square is very vibrant!
- Maria è una persona piena di vitaMaria is a vibrant person
- La festa è stata molto animataThe party was very vibrant.
- Questo bambino è sempre pieno di energia!This child is always vibrant!
- Un tramonto vividoA vibrant sunset
- un sorriso radiosoA vibrant smile
- La musica vivace ha riempito la sala.The lively music filled the room.
Example conversation
Alessandro and Sofia are at a local jazz club.
- AlessandroChe gruppo vivace che abbiamo scelto!What a lively band we chose!
- SofiaSì, Alessandro, la loro energia è fantastica.Yes, Alessandro, their energy is fantastic.
- AlessandroMi piace molto questo ritmo.I really like this rhythm.
- SofiaAnche a me, è davvero coinvolgente.Me too, it's really engaging.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “vibrant” translations and entries vivace, vigoroso, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
