ânimo — meaning in English
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English meaning
- alacrity noun Eagerness; liveliness; enthusiasm.
- animus noun Strong dislike, hostility, or ill will toward someone or something.
- bug noun A small insect, or loosely, any small crawling or flying creature.
- eagerness noun A strong, enthusiastic desire to do or have something.
- morale noun The overall confidence, enthusiasm, and spirit of a person or group.
- soul noun The spiritual or immaterial part of a person, often believed to continue after death.
- spirit noun The non-physical part of a person believed to hold their character, emotions, or soul.
Senses
ânimo is used for these senses in English:
- alacrity Eagerness; liveliness; enthusiasm.
- animus The basic impulses and instincts which govern one's actions.
- bug (informal) An enthusiasm for something; an obsession.
- eagerness The state or quality of being eager; ardent desire.
- morale The capacity of people to maintain belief in an institution or a goal, or even in oneself and others.
- soul Life, energy, vigor.
- spirit Enthusiasm.
alacrity — full definition
- noun Eagerness; liveliness; enthusiasm.
- noun Promptness; speed.
animus — full definition
- noun Strong dislike, hostility, or ill will toward someone or something.
- noun Intention or motive, especially in a legal sense.