Meaning
spiritual (all senses)
In a sentence
Dopo il viaggio, mi sento più spirituale.
After the trip, I feel more spiritual.
Per lui la preghiera è importante nella vita spirituale.
For him, prayer is important in spiritual life.
Non è un libro spirituale, ma fa pensare.
It’s not a spiritual book, but it makes you think.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| spirituale | masculine · singular |
| spirituale | feminine · singular |
| spirituali | masculine · plural |
| spirituali | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use spirituale for religion, inner life, or non-material matters; use religioso when something is specifically tied to organized religion or ritual.
- It agrees in gender and number: spirituale, spirituali. The singular form is the same for masculine and feminine.
- Common with abstract nouns: vita spirituale, crescita spirituale, guida spirituale. Less natural for concrete objects unless used metaphorically.