active

S1 W1

BrE /ˈæktɪv/ AmE /ˈæktɪv/

adjective en → es

1 BUSY/WORKING [predicative adjective] A1

engaged in work or other activities; not idle or inactive

activo, ocupado, en actividad

  • be active

Collocations active member · active participant

  • She is very active in the community.

    Ella es muy activa en la comunidad.

2 PHYSICALLY [predicative adjective] A2

involving physical activity or exercise; not sedentary

físico, deportivo, que hace ejercicio

  • be active

Collocations active lifestyle · active sports

  • He has an active lifestyle.

    Él tiene un estilo de vida activo.

3 LEGAL/ORGANIZATIONAL [predicative adjective] B1

having legal or official status; not suspended or inactive

activo, en vigor, efectivo

  • be active

Collocations active contract · active membership

  • The account is still active.

    La cuenta sigue siendo activa.

4 ELECTORAL [predicative adjective] B2

having the right to vote; eligible to participate in elections

electoral, con derecho a voto

  • be active

Collocations active voter · active electorate

  • She is an active voter in her community.

    Ella es una votante activa en su comunidad.

5 MILITARY [predicative adjective] B2

ready for military service; not inactive or reserve

activo, de servicio, en servicio activo

  • be active

Collocations active duty · active service

  • He is on active duty.

    Él está en servicio activo.

6 ELECTRICAL [predicative adjective] B2

carrying or conducting electricity; not passive or inactive

eléctrico, conductor de electricidad

  • be active

Collocations active circuit · active component

  • The device has an active circuit.

    El dispositivo tiene un circuito activo.

7 CHEMICAL [predicative adjective] C1

capable of reacting chemically; not inert or inactive

químico, reactivo, activo químicamente

  • be active

Collocations active ingredient · active substance

  • The drug contains an active ingredient.

    El medicamento contiene un ingrediente activo.

8 SOCIAL [predicative adjective] C1

engaged in social activities; not isolated or inactive

social, participativo, en actividades sociales

  • be active

Collocations active community member · active social life

  • He is an active participant in the local community.

    Él es un participante activo en la comunidad local.