lifeblood

• Sustantivo que designa la sangre como fuente de vitalidad o, en sentido figurado, la fuerza esencial y vital que sostiene o nutre algo.

A noun referring to the blood considered as the seat of vitality, or an essential or life-giving force that sustains something.

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1. Vital force or essential elementC1formal

   The blood considered as the source of life and vitality.

   fuerza vital

   • In ancient times, people believed lifeblood carried the soul.
   • The warrior's lifeblood spilled onto the battlefield.
   • The heart pumps lifeblood throughout the body.

   Sinónimoscoreelixiressenceheartlife forcesoulvital force

2. Essential or life-giving forceC1formal

   Something that is absolutely necessary for the continued existence, success, or vitality of a system, organization, or activity.

   fuerza vital

   • Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy.
   • Innovation is the lifeblood of a successful technology company.
   • Volunteers are the lifeblood of many charitable organizations.

   Sinónimoscoredriving forceessenceheartlife forcemainspringsoulvital forcewellspring