El espíritu de la época
Example: El espíritu de la época influye en las decisiones políticas actuales.
Definition
"El espíritu de la época" refers to the defining set of cultural, intellectual, ethical, and political attitudes and ideas that characterize a particular period in history. It captures the general mood and prevailing beliefs influencing behavior and decisions during that time.
Etymology
The phrase "el espíritu de la época" originates from Spanish, literally meaning 'the spirit of the age.' It is akin to the German term 'Zeitgeist,' which similarly reflects the idea that each era has a unique spirit shaped by its social and cultural context.
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"El espíritu de la época" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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