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agitado

agitated, turbulent

adjective ah-hee-TAH-doh Rare

Also means

rough (sea), hectic

Usage Note

Agitado is the past participle of agitar used as an adjective. It describes both physical turbulence (mar agitado = rough sea) and emotional restlessness (mente agitada = restless mind) or a busy, hectic period (una semana agitada). It takes estar when describing a current state. The noun agitación means agitation or unrest.

Examples

"Intentó dormir, pero tuvo una noche muy agitada."

Natural Translation

He tried to sleep, but he had a very restless night.

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