animarse
verb
1. to dare, to decide to + a; + infinitivo
deciding to do something
Common combinations
- animarse a probar — dare to try
- animarse a participar — decide to take part
- animarse a dar el paso — decide to take the step
- ¿Te animas a venir con nosotros?Do you feel like coming with us?
- No se animó a hablar delante de todos.He didn't dare speak in front of everyone.
- Por fin se animaron a abrir una tienda.At last they decided to open a shop.
2. to cheer up, to perk up
becoming more cheerful or confident
Common combinations
- animarse un poco — cheer up a little
- animarse con la música — perk up with the music
- animarse después de una charla — cheer up after a talk
- Después de hablar con su amiga, se animó.After talking to her friend, she cheered up.
- ¡Anímate, todo saldrá bien!Cheer up, everything will be fine!
- Con el buen tiempo, la gente se anima.When the weather is good, people perk up.