What is the Spanish word for "animate"?

Learn how to say "animate" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

animate

Spanish

animar

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Alternative translations of "animate"

dar vida
vivificar
estimular
motivar

Examples of how to use "animate" in Spanish

English
A good storyteller can animate any tale.
Spanish
Un buen narrador puede dar vida a cualquier cuento.
English
They animate simple characters for class.
Spanish
Ellos animan personajes simples para la clase.
English
She animated a short film last year.
Spanish
Ella animó un cortometraje el año pasado.
English
I am animating a cute cat now.
Spanish
Estoy animando un gato adorable ahora.
English
We have animated many scenes together.
Spanish
Hemos animado muchas escenas juntos.

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