espevitado — meaning in English

English meaning

• lively adj Full of energy and enthusiasm; active and spirited.
• sassy adj Bold, cheeky, or full of spirited attitude, especially toward someone in authority.

Senses

espevitado is used for these senses in English:

• lively Full of life; energetic, vivacious.
• sassy Bold and spirited, often towards someone in authority; cheeky; impudent; saucy. [from 1799]

lively — full definition

1. adj Full of energy and enthusiasm; active and spirited.
2. adj Bright, vivid, or vigorous (of colours, imagination, or a scene).

sassy — full definition

1. adj Bold, cheeky, or full of spirited attitude, especially toward someone in authority.
2. adj Stylish, fashionable, and full of confident flair.

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