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“spirit” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsoespíritu · espíritus

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈanima/

Example

Dicen que el ánima del viejo árbol no descansa.

They say that the spirit of the old tree does not rest.

Illustration for ánima (spirit)

How to say “spirit” in Spanish

“Spirit” in Spanish is ánima.

The inner life or life force that may remain after death.

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

Example sentences with ánima

Según la leyenda, el ánima del guerrero vaga por el castillo.

According to legend, the warrior's soul wanders the castle.

Tips for using ánima

  • The written accent on á marks the noun ánima (spirit) and distinguishes it from the verb anima (he or she encourages).

Other Spanish words for “spirit”

Su espíritu no se rinde aunque haya dificultades.

His spirit does not give up even when there are difficulties.

La casa vieja está llena de espíritus.

The old house is full of spirits.

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