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“energy” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsoenergía · vigor · vitalidad

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈanimo/

Example

No tengo ánimo para salir hoy.

I don't have the energy to go out today.

Illustration for ánimo (energy)

How to say “energy” in Spanish

“Energy” in Spanish is ánimo.

Temporary emotional energy that pushes someone to act.

Full entry for ánimo: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with ánimo

Un mensaje de apoyo levantó mi ánimo.

A message of support lifted my spirits.

Tips for using ánimo

  • Spanish speakers use '¡Ánimo!' as an encouragement, 'tener ánimo para...' to say one has the energy to do something, and 'estar de buen/mal ánimo' to describe mood.

Other Spanish words for “energy”

Necesito más energía para terminar el trabajo.

I need more energy to finish the work.

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vigor

masculine nounenergy

El ejercicio diario aumenta el vigor.

Daily exercise increases energy.

Hoy tengo mucha vitalidad.

I have a lot of energy today.

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