L'esperit del temps
Example: L'esperit del temps de la dècada dels 60 era molt revolucionari.
Definition
"L'esperit del temps" refers to the defining mood, attitude, or cultural climate of a particular period in history. It captures the collective ideas, beliefs, and social trends that characterize an era, such as the revolutionary spirit of the 1960s.
Etymology
The phrase "l'esperit del temps" is Catalan for 'the spirit of the time.' It combines "esperit," meaning spirit, and "temps," meaning time. This expression is similar to the German term 'Zeitgeist,' both describing the intangible essence or prevailing mindset of a historical period.
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the spirit of the time