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/esˈpiɾitu/

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Translation

spirit

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Word origin

From Latin spiritus ('breath, spirit'), from spirare ('to breathe'). The same root gives English spirit, inspire and respire.

Origin
Latin
Root
spiritus
English cognates
spirit, inspire, respire

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralespíritus

Examples

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She has a strong and brave spirit.

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The festive spirit can be felt in the streets.

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He believes in the spirits of the dead.

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We remember his generous spirit at every family gathering.

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The team showed great fighting spirit until the very end.

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This word is taught in chapter 12, lesson 10: espíritu, colega, familiar and 7 more words.