Ánimas (en. Souls)

ˈanimas

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Incorporeal beings that represent the soul or spirit of the deceased.
It is said that the souls of the deceased faithful wander the earth.
Se dice que las ánimas de los fieles fallecidos vagan en la tierra.
Concept associated with life after death in various cultures.
In many traditions, the souls are remembered during the Day of the Dead.
En muchas tradiciones, las ánimas son recordadas durante el Día de Muertos.
In music, a term that may refer to spiritual melodies.
The song had realms of souls that evoked nostalgia.
La canción tenía ámbitos de ánimas que evocaban nostalgia.

Etymology

From Latin 'anima', which means soul.

Common Phrases and Expressions

souls in torment
Refers to spirits that have not found rest.
ánimas en pena
to invoke the souls
Trying to call upon the spirits of the dead.
invocar a las ánimas
to give peace to the souls
Performing rituals to help the spirits find rest.
dar paz a las ánimas

Related Words

requiem
Mass or music composed in memory of the dead.
requiem
purgatory
State of purification after death in some beliefs.
purgatorio
spirituality
Connection or relationship with the spiritual or sacred.
espiritualidad

Slang Meanings

Referring to a deceased person in a colloquial tone.
That soul does not rest in peace.
Esa áníma no descansa en paz.
Used to describe someone who seems lost or aimless.
She's like a lost soul, not knowing what to do.
Está como una áníma, sin saber qué hacer.