Meaning
spirit, courage, mind
- spirit, soul
- courage
- heart, feeling
- mind, intention
In a sentence
Non ho avuto l'animo di dirle la triste notizia.
I didn't have the heart to tell her the sad news.
Hai ancora l'animo di provarci domani?
Do you still have the spirit to try again tomorrow?
Fatti animo, andrà tutto bene!
Cheer up, everything will be fine!
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| animo | masculine · singular |
| animi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'animo' for inner strength or mood, not physical bravery (use 'coraggio').
- Often paired with verbs like 'avere' (e.g., 'avere l'animo') for emotional states.
- More literary/poetic than 'mente' (mind) or 'spirito' (spirit) in everyday speech.