No. 11,572 in Catalan
ànima
The Catalan word "ànima" means "soul" in English.
In a sentence
L'ànima de la festa sempre és en Joan.
The life of the party is always Joan.
Here "ànima" is used metaphorically to refer to someone's spirit or enthusiasm, specifically the source of vitality or energy at an event.
Al final, el més important és mantenir la calma i l'ànima tranquil·la.
In the end, the most important thing is to stay calm and keep a tranquil soul.
Here "ànima" is used traditionally to mean the soul or inner being, emphasizing emotional or spiritual peace.
No va haver-hi ni una ànima al carrer durant la tempesta.
There wasn't a single soul on the street during the storm.
Here "ànima" is used figuratively to refer to a person, capturing the idea of life and presence in an otherwise deserted area.
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