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"Lively" is an adjective which is often translated as "animado", and "cheerful" is an adjective which is often translated as "alegre". Learn more about the difference between "lively" and "cheerful" below.
lively(
layv
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li
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (cheerful)
2. (intense)
a. animado
The panelists engaged in a lively debate about climate change.Los invitados entablaron un animado debate sobre el cambio climático.
a. vívido
She gave a lively description of the situation in that town.Dio una vívida descripción de la situación en ese pueblo.
cheerful(
chihr
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fuhl
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
2. (bright)
a. alegre
The children's room was painted in cheerful primary colors.El cuarto de los niños estaba pintado de colores primarios alegres.
3. (positive)
a. alentador
There was some cheerful news about the economy today.Hoy hubo noticias alentadoras sobre la economía.
