No. 1,275 in Portuguese
espírito
"Espírito" means "spirit" or "soul."
In a sentence
O espírito do grupo era de cooperação e amizade.
The spirit of the group was one of cooperation and friendship.
In this sentence, 'espírito' is used to describe the general feeling, mood, or attitude of the group, highlighting its psychological or emotional state.
Ela acredita que cada pessoa tem um espírito que continua após a morte.
She believes that each person has a spirit that continues after death.
Here, 'espírito' is used in a metaphysical sense, referring to the non-physical essence or soul of a person.
O espírito de aventura o levou a explorar novos lugares.
The spirit of adventure led him to explore new places.
In this example, 'espírito' conveys the motivation or enthusiasm for undertaking adventurous activities.
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