almas
“almas” means “souls” in Spanish (spiritual essence of a person).
souls
Also: hearts, cores
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Dicen que el cementerio está lleno de almas en pena.
B1They say the cemetery is full of grieving souls.
Las almas de los niños son puras.
A2The souls of children are pure.
Necesitamos más almas caritativas para ayudar en el refugio.
B2We need more charitable souls (people) to help at the shelter.
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Quick Quiz: almas
Question 1 of 2
Which phrase correctly uses 'almas'?
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Comes directly from the Latin word *anima*, which meant 'breath, air, life force, or soul.' This connection to 'breath' is why related words in Spanish often deal with life or animation.
First recorded: Old Spanish (around the 10th-12th century)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is it 'el alma' (singular) but 'las almas' (plural)?
This is a special rule for feminine nouns that start with a stressed 'a' sound. In the singular, we use the masculine article 'el' to prevent the awkward sound of two 'a's running together. But in the plural, the sound is fine, so we revert to the correct feminine article 'las'.