spīritus — meaning in English

English meaning

• breath noun The air drawn into or expelled from the lungs; a single instance of breathing.
• spirit noun The non-physical part of a person believed to hold their character, emotions, or soul.

Senses

spīritus is used for these senses in English:

• breath (countable) A single act of breathing in or out; a breathing of air.
• spirit The soul of a person or other creature.
• spirit A supernatural being, often but not exclusively without physical form; ghost, fairy, angel.
• spirit Enthusiasm.

breath — full definition

1. noun The air drawn into or expelled from the lungs; a single instance of breathing.
2. noun A slight trace or hint of something.

spirit — full definition

1. noun The non-physical part of a person believed to hold their character, emotions, or soul.
2. noun A supernatural being, such as a ghost.
3. noun Enthusiasm, energy, or courage.
4. noun A strong distilled alcoholic drink; in the plural, distilled liquor generally.
5. noun The true intention or meaning behind a rule or statement, as opposed to its literal wording.

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