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Spanish word
espiritual
Pronunciation
IPA/espiɾiˈtwal/
Meaning
- adjectivespiritual
Example
Esta canción me hace sentir espiritual.
This song makes me feel spiritual.
More examples
La meditación mejora la vida espiritual.
Meditation improves spiritual life.
Core concept
Inner life and deep feelings.
Common phrases
vida espiritual
spiritual life
experiencia espiritual
spiritual experience
paz espiritual
spiritual peace
Similar words
religioso: Involves formal religious belief, institutions, and communal rites or worship.
místico: Evokes a sense of mysterious, direct contact or union with a higher power or the universe.
íntimo: Expresses deep, personal feelings and a private, closely held emotional tone.
sagrado: Objects, places, or acts treated as holy and set apart for worship or deep respect.
Definition in Spanish
Que se refiere al ánimo, a la vida interior o a las sensaciones profundas de una persona, tanto en sentido no religioso como religioso.
Word origin
From Latin spiritus ('breath, spirit') via medieval Latin spiritualis, Spanish espiritual developed to mean relating to a person's inner life and deep feelings.
Usage tips
- Often applied to music, poetry, or a mood to mean inward depth or consolation rather than a specifically religious belief.
Opposites
- materialmaterialadjective
- mundanoworldlyadjective
Related words
- espiritualidadspiritualitynoun
- espiritualmentespirituallyadverb