agitar

Senses

1. 1.

   to shake, to stir

   to move something vigorously back and forth or in circles

2. 2.

   to agitate, to disturb

   to cause emotional or mental disturbance or unrest

3. 3.

   to wave, to brandish

   to move something (like a flag or hand) in the air

4. 4.

   to stir up, to incite

   to provoke action or rebellion among people

Examples

• "Agite bem antes de usar."

  Shake well before using.

• "A notícia agitou toda a comunidade."

  The news stirred up the whole community.

• "Ele agitou a bandeira para chamar atenção."

  He waved the flag to get attention.

Usage

Common on product labels with "agite antes de usar" (shake before use). Often used reflexively as "agitar-se" (to get agitated/upset). Colloquially, "agitado/a" describes someone energetic or a hectic situation.