vibrante
adjectiveCEFR B2
What does “vibrante” mean in English?
vibrant — full of energy and enthusiasm; lively and stimulating
vibrant — full of energy and enthusiasm; lively and stimulating (escena vibrante, ciudad vibrante, debate vibrante)
Example sentences
La ciudad tiene una vida cultural muy vibrante.
The city has a very vibrant cultural life.
Fue un discurso vibrante que emocionó a todos.
It was a vibrant speech that moved everyone.
La r española es un sonido vibrante.
The Spanish r is a vibrant sound.
How to use it
'Vibrante' means vibrant or vibrating. Invariable for gender. Used with ser. In phonetics 'vibrante' describes the Spanish r and rr sounds. In general use it means full of energy and colour (ambiente vibrante, ciudad vibrante). Near-cognate with English 'vibrant'.
Common mistake
Don't confuse 'vibrante' with 'brillante' — 'brillante' means brilliant/shining; 'vibrante' means full of energy/vibration.