Ánimos (en. Encouragement)

/ˈaniʌmos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Emotional state that reflects a person's disposition and spirits.
Today I feel very good spirits.
Hoy tengo muy buenos ánimos.
Enthusiasm or energy to carry out an activity.
That music fills me with spirits.
Esa música me llena de ánimos.

Etymology

From Latin 'animus', which means mind or spirit.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have spirits
To be motivated or have energy to do something.
tener ánimos
to give spirits
To provide emotional support to someone.
dar ánimos
to lose spirits
To feel discouraged or lose motivation.
perder los ánimos

Related Words

spirit
State of emotional disposition.
ánimo
optimism
Tendency to see the positive in situations.
optimismo
enthusiasm
Feeling of excitement or fervor towards something.
entusiasmo

Slang Meanings

To be positive in the face of adversity.
Despite the problems, I have the spirits to keep going.
A pesar de los problemas, tengo ánimos de seguir adelante.
To be energetic and motivated.
Today I am full of spirits to go out partying.
Hoy estoy con todos los ánimos para salir de fiesta.