El espíritu
Example: El espíritu de la comunidad es muy fuerte y unido.
Definition
"El espíritu" in philosophy refers to the immaterial essence or vital force that characterizes a being, often considered the seat of consciousness, emotions, and identity. It can also represent the collective values and morale of a community, as in the example phrase.
Etymology
The term "el espíritu" comes from the Latin word 'spiritus,' meaning breath or soul. Historically, it was associated with the life force or divine breath that animates living beings. Did you know that 'spiritus' also influenced the English word 'spirit'?
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"El espíritu" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Philosophy - (A1) - set 1", containing 112 commonly used words.
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