O espírito do tempo
Example: O espírito do tempo reflete as mudanças culturais e sociais atuais.
Definition
"O espírito do tempo" refers to the prevailing cultural, intellectual, and social climate or mood of a particular period, especially as it influences attitudes, ideas, and behaviors. It captures the essence of the current era's trends and collective consciousness.
Etymology
The phrase "o espírito do tempo" literally means "the spirit of the time" in Portuguese. It originates from the German term 'Zeitgeist,' which combines 'Zeit' (time) and 'Geist' (spirit). Did you know? The concept was popularized in philosophy and cultural studies to describe the characteristic spirit or mood of a historical period.
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the spirit of the time