agitado

Agitado is a term in Spanish and Portuguese that translates as “shaken,” “agitated,” or “disturbed.” In everyday language it describes a state of physical movement, emotional turbulence, or environmental instability. The adjective is commonly applied to liquids that have been mixed vigorously, to people who display nervous behavior, and to situations marked by rapid change or unrest.

In psychology, agitado refers to a symptom of anxiety, mania, or delirium, wherein an individual exhibits heightened psychomotor activity, restlessness, and difficulty remaining still. Clinicians assess the intensity and duration of agitation to differentiate it from normal excitement and to determine appropriate interventions, which may include environmental modification or medication.

The word also appears in cultural contexts. In music, “Agitado” is the title of several Latin American songs that convey themes of emotional upheaval or energetic rhythm. In literature, authors use agitado to evoke characters’ inner conflict or to describe turbulent settings, enhancing narrative tension.

Geographically, Agitado is the name of a small coastal community in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, known for its surf culture and frequent windy conditions, which have contributed to the local reputation for a lively, “agitated” atmosphere. The term thus spans linguistic, clinical, artistic, and geographical domains, maintaining a consistent core meaning of dynamic disturbance.