ànima

ànima

The Catalan word "ànima" means "soul" in English.

Here "ànima" is used metaphorically to refer to someone's spirit or enthusiasm, specifically the source of vitality or energy at an event.

L'ànima de la festa sempre és en Joan.

The life of the party is always Joan.

Here "ànima" is used traditionally to mean the soul or inner being, emphasizing emotional or spiritual peace.

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 figuratively to refer to a person, capturing the idea of life and presence in an otherwise deserted area.

No va haver-hi ni una ànima al carrer durant la tempesta.

There wasn't a single soul on the street during the storm.