animar a

animar a
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
a. to encourage
Mi maestra de teatro me animó a audicionar para el papel y me lo dieron.My drama teacher encouraged me to audition for the part and I got it.
a. to cheer on
Animamos a los jugadores desde la línea de banda.We cheered on the players from the sidelines.
a. to cheer up
Voy a comprar estas flores para animar a mi amiga que está en el hospital.I'm going to buy these flowers to cheer up my friend who's in the hospital.
b. to brighten up
Las buenas noticias alegraron a Luca.The good news brightened up Luca.
c. to energize
El rugido de la multitud animó al jugador.The roar of the crowd energized the player.
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