How to Say "morale" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “morale” is “moral” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
La victoria subió la moral del equipo.
The victory raised the team's morale.
Es importante mantener la moral alta durante la crisis.
It is important to keep spirits high during the crisis.
El discurso del jefe afectó negativamente la moral de los empleados.
The boss's speech negatively affected employee morale.
Gender is Key
When 'moral' means 'morale' or 'spirit,' it is always feminine: 'LA moral'. This helps distinguish it from the adjective 'moral' (meaning ethical).
Using the Wrong Article
Mistake: “El moral está bajo.”
Correction: La moral está baja. (Morale is low.) Remember to use 'la' and make the descriptive word agree with the feminine noun.
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