spirit

• Sustantivo que designa la parte no física de una persona, a menudo asociada con la conciencia, la personalidad o el alma; también puede referirse a un fantasma, un ser sobrenatural, o a un determinado estado de ánimo o actitud.

A noun referring to the non-physical part of a person, often associated with consciousness, personality, or soul; can also refer to a ghost, a supernatural being, or a particular mood or attitude.

1. Soul or non-physical essenceB1formal

   The non-physical part of a person that includes their character, feelings, and consciousness.

   Espíritu (parte inmaterial de la persona)

   • Many cultures believe the spirit lives on after death.
   • She felt his spirit was still with her.
   • The ceremony was meant to honor the spirits of ancestors.

   Sinónimosanimaessencelife forcepsychesoulvital force

2. Energy or enthusiasmB1formal

   A strong sense of energy, enthusiasm, or determination.

   Espíritu (energía o entusiasmo)

   • The team played with great spirit.
   • Her spirit never wavered despite the challenges.
   • He showed a lot of spirit during the competition.

   Sinónimosanimationdrivedynamismenthusiasmfireget-up-and-gogustolivelinesspassionpepsparkvervevigorvimvitalityzealzest

   Antónimosapathylethargylistlessnesstorporweariness

3. B1formal

   A particular attitude or mood that influences behavior.

   Espíritu (actitud o ánimo)

   • They approached the problem in a positive spirit.
   • The spirit of cooperation was evident in the meeting.
   • He spoke in a spirit of goodwill.

   Sinónimosattitudecharacterdispositionframe of mindhumormoodmoraleoutlooktempertemperament

4. B2formal

   A strong alcoholic drink, such as whiskey, vodka, or gin.

   licor fuerte

   • He ordered a glass of spirits at the bar.
   • The store sells a wide variety of spirits.
   • She prefers spirits over beer or wine.

   Sinónimosalcoholboozefirewaterhard liquorhoochliquorstrong drink

5. B2formal

   A supernatural being, such as a ghost, fairy, or demon.

   Ser sobrenatural

   • The old house was said to be haunted by a spirit.
   • Legends tell of forest spirits that protect the trees.
   • He claimed to have seen a spirit in the attic.

   Sinónimosapparitiondemonfairyghostphantomshadespecterspookspritewraith

• Verbo que significa llevar o sacar a alguien o algo rápida y secretamente, a menudo de manera misteriosa o como por arte de magia.

A verb used to indicate the act of carrying away or taking someone or something swiftly and secretly, often in a mysterious or supernatural manner.

1. To carry away mysteriouslyB2formal

   To remove or take someone or something away quickly, secretly, or mysteriously.

   llevar misteriosamente

   • The kidnappers spirited the child away in the middle of the night.
   • He was spirited out of the country before the trial could begin.
   • The documents were spirited from the office without anyone noticing.

   Sinónimosabductcarry offkidnapsnatchwhisk

   Antónimoskeepreplacerestoreretainreturn

Variantes phrasalspirit awayspirit offspirit up