Espiritual (en. Spiritual)
/es.pi.ɾi.twal/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
That which belongs to or relates to the spirit.
Music has a spiritual character that elevates the soul.
La música tiene un carácter espiritual que eleva el alma.
That which is free from the material.
We seek a more spiritual life that is less focused on the material.
Buscamos una vida más espiritual y menos centrada en lo material.
That which involves or promotes meditation or internal reflection.
The spiritual retreat was a transformative experience.
El retiro espiritual fue una experiencia transformadora.
Etymology
From the Latin 'spiritualis', which means 'belonging to the spirit'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
spiritual quest
Effort to find meaning and purpose in life.
búsqueda espiritual
spiritual path
Process of internal growth and development towards peace and understanding.
camino espiritual
spiritual experience
Profound experience that connects a person with something greater than themselves.
experiencia espiritual
Related Words
spirit
Immaterial substance that represents the essence of a being.
espíritu
spirituality
Attitude or practice of seeking the spiritual.
espiritualidad
meditation
Technique to achieve a state of mental calm and spiritual connection.
meditación
Slang Meanings
State of intense connection with oneself or with the universe.
Today I had a very spiritual day, I felt a deep peace.
Hoy tuve un día muy espiritual, sentí una paz profunda.
Lifestyle focused on the search for the transcendental.
She chose a more spiritual life, distancing herself from materialism.
Ella optó por una vida más espiritual, alejándose del materialismo.