Como una moto

to be full of beans; **to be full of beans**; **to be hyper**; **to be wired**; **to be bouncing off the walls**; **to be full of energy**

Estar como una moto means to be extremely energetic, excited, restless or hyperactive.

Depending on the context, it may describe someone who is full of energy, unusually agitated or highly stimulated.

• cannot keep still
• has enormous amounts of energy
• is unusually excited
• is behaving in a hyperactive way
• seems "wired" after coffee, excitement or good news

The expression compares a person's behaviour with the speed, noise and constant motion of a motorbike.

Motorcycles are associated with power, acceleration and high energy.

Spanish adopted this modern image to describe people who seem unable to slow down.

The expression is usually positive or humorous.

Parents often use it when talking about energetic children.

It is also common after someone has consumed too much coffee or is excited about an important event.

Depending on the tone, it may occasionally suggest that someone is excessively nervous or agitated.

Spanish often compares people's behaviour with everyday objects and machines:

• Estar como una moto → to be extremely energetic.
• Ir como un tiro → to go extremely fast.
• Ser una máquina → to be exceptionally good or efficient at something.

Modern technology has become a surprisingly rich source of everyday Spanish idioms.

Do not translate the expression literally.

English speakers would never say:

He's like a motorbike.

Instead, use expressions such as:

• He's wired.
• She's bouncing off the walls.
• They're full of energy.
• He's really hyper.

Choose the translation that best matches the context.