El ánimo
Example: El ánimo del equipo mejoró después de la victoria importante.
Definition
"El ánimo" refers to the mood, spirit, or emotional state of a person or group. It often describes feelings of motivation, morale, or enthusiasm, as in the example phrase where the team's spirit improved after an important victory.
Etymology
"El ánimo" comes from the Latin word 'animus,' which means mind, soul, or spirit. Over time, it evolved in Spanish to signify one's emotional state or inner drive. Did you know? The root 'animus' is also related to words like 'animate' and 'animal,' all connected to the concept of life and spirit.
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"El ánimo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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