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/ˈanimo/

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Translation

spirit, mood, encouragement

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Word origin

From Latin animus ('mind, spirit, courage'), related to anima ('breath, soul').

Origin
Latin
Root
animus
English cognates
animate, animosity, unanimous

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralánimos

Examples

¡, !

Come on, you are nearly done!

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I am not in the mood to go out today.

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Her words gave me the encouragement to carry on.

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The team played with great spirit.

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I need a little encouragement this morning.

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This word is taught in chapter 26, lesson 4: ánimo, alternativo, sorprendente and 7 more words.