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ánimo

spirit

noun AH-nee-moh Less Common
Mind & Emotions Mental States

Origin: From Latin animus (soul, spirit, mind).

Also means

mood

Usage Note

Ánimo covers emotional drive and morale: estado de ánimo is one's mood or emotional state, dar ánimo(s) means 'to encourage.' The exclamation ¡Ánimo! is the standard Spanish cheer ('Come on!' / 'Cheer up!'). The adjective animado (lively, animated) and the verb animar (to encourage, to liven up) share this root.

Examples

"Le di ánimo antes del examen."

Natural Translation

I encouraged her before the exam.

Literal Translation

To-her I-gave spirit before the exam.

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