L'esperit del temps
Example: L'esperit del temps influeix en les tendències culturals actuals.
Definition
"L'esperit del temps" refers to the general cultural, intellectual, and moral climate or mood that characterizes a particular period in history. It captures the prevailing attitudes, ideas, and trends influencing society at a given time, as in the phrase: 'L'esperit del temps affects current cultural trends.'
Etymology
The phrase "l'esperit del temps" comes from Catalan, combining 'esperit' meaning 'spirit' and 'temps' meaning 'time.' It literally translates to 'the spirit of the time,' reflecting how the collective mindset or atmosphere of an era shapes its defining characteristics.
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"L'esperit del temps" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (C2) - set 1", containing 94 commonly used words.
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