No. 1,420 in Spanish
espíritu
"Espíritu" means "spirit" or "essence," referring to the non-physical part of a being or the character of something.
In a sentence
El espíritu de equipo fue crucial para ganar el torneo.
The team spirit was crucial to win the tournament.
The word 'espíritu' is used here metaphorically to refer to the collective sense of cooperation and determination shared among a group of people.
El protagonista buscaba encontrar el espíritu que habitaba en aquella casa.
The protagonist sought to find the spirit that dwelled in that house.
In this case, 'espíritu' refers to a supernatural entity, commonly understood as a ghost or spirit being.
El espíritu emprendedor es una cualidad apreciada en el mundo laboral.
The entrepreneurial spirit is a valued quality in the workplace.
Here, 'espíritu' refers to an attitude or mindset characterized by initiative and creativity.
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