El espíritu de la época
Example: El espíritu de la época influye profundamente en las decisiones sociales.
Definition
"El espíritu de la época" refers to the dominant set of ideas, beliefs, and cultural mood that characterize a particular period in history. It shapes social behaviors, attitudes, and decisions, reflecting the collective consciousness of that era.
Etymology
The phrase "el espíritu de la época" literally means 'the spirit of the age' in Spanish. It originates from the German term 'Zeitgeist,' which combines 'Zeit' (time) and 'Geist' (spirit). This concept was popularized in philosophy and cultural studies to describe the prevailing intellectual and cultural climate of a specific time.
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"El espíritu de la época" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (C2) - set 1", containing 94 commonly used words.
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the spirit of the age