Meaning
spirit, mind
- sparkle, wit, esprit
- alcohol
In a sentence
Oggi non ho lo spirito giusto per uscire.
Today I'm not in the right mood to go out.
Hai sempre tanto spirito quando fai battute.
You always have a lot of wit when you joke.
Lo spirito di squadra è fondamentale.
Team spirit is essential.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| spirito | masculine · singular |
| spiriti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'spirito' for abstract concepts like 'mind' or 'wit'; 'anima' is more poetic/soul-related.
- In contexts like 'alcohol,' 'alcol' is more common in formal/medical settings.
- No plural form for 'alcohol' sense; use 'bevande alcoliche' for 'alcoholic drinks.'