active

attivo

Che si muove spesso, fa esercizio o partecipa a varie attività.

In inglese semplice: Often moving, exercising, or taking part in activities.

• My grandmother is very active.
• He stays active by swimming.
• They are active members of our club.

Come si usa: active in something (She is active in local politics.)

Sinonimi: energetic, busy, involved

Contrari: inactive

Espressioni comuni: active lifestyle, active member, physically active

attivo

Che funziona o è pronto a funzionare perché è stato acceso o avviato.

In inglese semplice: Working or ready to work because it has been switched on or started.

• Your account is now active.
• Only one connection was active.
• Is the alarm still active?

Sinonimi: operating, enabled

Contrari: inactive

Espressioni comuni: active account, active connection, active alarm

attivo

Che agisce o provoca cambiamenti, anziché limitarsi a subire un effetto.

In inglese semplice: Able to act or produce a change instead of simply receiving an effect.

• The active ingredient kills bacteria.
• Heat destroys some active substances in the mixture.
• The drug contains two active chemicals.

Sinonimi: effective, acting

Contrari: passive, inert

Espressioni comuni: active ingredient, active agent, active substance

attivo

Indica una frase o forma verbale in cui il soggetto compie l’azione.

In inglese semplice: Describing a sentence or verb form in which the subject performs the action.

• This sentence is active.
• Try writing the instructions in the active voice.
• The teacher changed the passive verbs into active ones.

Contrari: passive

Espressioni comuni: active voice, active verb, active sentence

vivace, attivo

Che presenta molto movimento, interesse o attività commerciale.

In inglese semplice: Showing a lot of movement, interest, or business activity.

• There is an active market for old toys.
• Trade remained active throughout the winter.
• The town has an active nightlife.

Sinonimi: lively, brisk

Contrari: quiet, slow

Espressioni comuni: active market, active demand, active trade