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    Numen (en. Numen)

    /ˈnuː.mɛn/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Force or divine spirit that manifests in nature.
    The ancient Romans believed in the numina that inhabited their homes.
    Los antiguos romanos creían en los numina que habitaban en sus hogares.
    Divine principle that inspires action in human beings.
    The numen of creativity was evident in his work.
    El numen de la creatividad fue evidente en su obra.
    Conception of the sacred that is appreciated in certain places or objects.
    The numen of the temple attracted many believers.
    El numen del templo atraía a muchos creyentes.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'numen', meaning 'will' or 'divine authority'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To feel the numen
    To experience the presence of the divine in an environment.
    sentir el numen
    To invoke the numen
    To call upon the divine force for help or inspiration.
    invocar al numen
    To have a numen
    To be guided or influenced by a higher power.
    tener un numen

    Related Words

    Numinous
    Having a quality of the sacred or divine.
    numinosa
    Deity
    Divine entities worshiped in various religions.
    deidad
    Spirituality
    Relationship with the sacred or the divine.
    espiritualidad

    Slang Meanings

    The creative spark that guides someone in their art.
    That painting came from the numen that inspired it.
    Ese cuadro salió del numen que lo inspiró.
    Supernatural power that everyone possesses within them.
    Every artist has their numen, something that inspires them.
    Todo artista tiene su numen, algo que lo inspira.