L'esperit del temps
Example: L'esperit del temps d'aquell període es reflectia en l'art.
Definition
"L'esperit del temps" refers to the prevailing cultural, intellectual, and moral climate or mood characteristic of a particular period in history, influencing art, ideas, and social attitudes during that time.
Etymology
The phrase "l'esperit del temps" comes from Catalan, literally meaning 'the spirit of the time.' It is equivalent to the German term 'Zeitgeist,' combining 'esperit' (spirit) and 'temps' (time). Did you know it captures how the collective mindset of an era shapes its cultural expressions?
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