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masculine

/ˈanimo/

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Translation

spirit, mood, encouragement

Word origin

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

Origin
Latin
Root
animus
English cognates
animate, animosity, unanimous

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralanimos

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 part of lesson 47.