A sua energia é contagiante.
Your energy is contagious.
Language note: The word 'contagiante' comes from 'contagiar', to infect or inspire.
Culture note: Such a compliment can indicate a lively and engaging personality, appreciated in social settings.
Context: They tell a captivating story, and you feel energized by their enthusiasm.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
A
[ah]
The
A definite article used to introduce specific or identified things.
Durante a palestra, mencionei que a sua energia é contagiante.
During the lecture, I mentioned that your energy is contagious.
sua
[SOO-ah]
your
A possessive adjective used to describe something belonging to the person being addressed.
Na reunião, todos reconheceram que a sua energia é contagiante.
In the meeting, everyone acknowledged that your energy is contagious.
energia
[eh-nehr-GEE-ah]
energy
A measure of vitality or enthusiasm.
Os alunos comentaram em sala: 'Nossa, a sua energia é contagiante!'
The students commented in class: 'Wow, your energy is contagious!'
é
[eh]
is
Used to describe a state of being or existence.
Já me disseram que a sua energia é contagiante em festas.
I have been told that your energy is contagious at parties.
contagiante
[kohn-taH-jee-AHN-teh]
contagious
Describing something that spreads easily from one place or person to another.
Após o discurso, disseram que a sua energia é contagiante.
After the speech, they said your energy is contagious.
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