espíritus
“espíritus” means “spirits” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
spirits, ghosts
Also: phantoms
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En la noche de Halloween, la gente cuenta historias de espíritus y fantasmas.
B1On Halloween night, people tell stories of spirits and ghosts.
Los chamanes creen poder comunicarse con los espíritus de la naturaleza.
B2Shamans believe they can communicate with the spirits of nature.
spirits
Also: temperaments
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Los espíritus estaban altos después de la victoria.
B2Spirits were high after the victory.
Necesitamos levantar los espíritus del equipo antes del partido final.
C1We need to lift the team's spirits before the final game.
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: espíritus
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'espíritus' to mean 'morale' or 'mood'?
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Comes from the Latin word 'spiritus,' which originally meant 'breath' or 'air,' and later developed the meaning of 'soul' or 'life force.' This connection between breath and the non-physical part of a person is shared across many languages.
First recorded: Medieval Spanish
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'espíritus' and 'almas'?
Both mean 'spirits' or 'souls.' 'Almas' (souls) generally refers to the immortal part of a person, often in a religious sense. 'Espíritus' can mean souls, but more often refers to the non-physical essence, ghosts, or collective morale.