Meaning
animation
- activity, liveliness, bustle
In a sentence
I bambini adorano il film di animazione.
The children love the animated movie.
Che animazione c'era ieri in piazza?
How lively was the square yesterday?
Alla festa non c'era molta animazione.
There wasn't much liveliness at the party.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| animazione | feminine · singular |
| animazioni | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- For cartoons or CGI, animazione is standard. For a lively mood at a party, also use atmosfera or movimento depending on context.
- In tourism and resorts, animazione often means organized entertainment staff and activities, not just “animation” in the film sense.
- Usually singular for the general concept: l'animazione del villaggio. Use plural only for different kinds or sectors: animazioni 3D.