O espírito do tempo
Example: O espírito do tempo reflete as mudanças culturais atuais.
Definition
"O espírito do tempo" refers to the prevailing cultural, intellectual, and social climate or mood of a particular period in history, capturing the collective attitudes, beliefs, and trends that define that era. It reflects the current cultural changes and societal mindset.
Etymology
The phrase "o espírito do tempo" originates from Latin spiritus (meaning spirit) and tempus (meaning time). It literally translates to 'the spirit of the time' and has been used historically to describe the essence or dominant feeling of a specific historical period. Did you know it’s often shortened to 'zeitgeist' in German, widely used in English too?
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the spirit of the time