Almas (en. Souls)

/ˈal.mas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
An immaterial substance considered the essence of a person.
She feels that her soul is full of peace.
Ella siente que su alma está llena de paz.
The spiritual or moral part of a human being.
Her soul is so generous that she always helps others.
Su alma es tan generosa que siempre ayuda a los demás.
It refers to the life or internal energy of a living being.
The artist puts his soul into every painting he makes.
El artista pone su alma en cada cuadro que pinta.

Etymology

From Latin 'anima', which means wind or breath.

Common Phrases and Expressions

life of the party
A very cheerful and extroverted person who enlivens an event.
alma de la fiesta
soulmate
A person with whom one feels a special connection.
alma gemela
to lose one's soul
To feel desolate or without energy.
perder el alma

Related Words

spirit
Implication of the non-material essence of a being.
espíritu
soulless
State of acting without moral values, often related to the darkness of the soul.
sin conciencia

Slang Meanings

A term used to refer to someone who is loved or appreciated.
You are a soul, you are always there for me.
Eres un alma, siempre estás ahí para mí.
It is used to describe a person with an intense or passionate personality.
That girl has a soulful energy that attracts everyone.
Esa chica tiene una energía de alma que atrae a todos.