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ânimo

[ˈɑ̃.ni.mu]
nounmasculinepl: ânimos
spirit, mood, courage, disposition
1. State of mind or emotional disposition; mood
She was in good spirits despite the difficulties.
Ela estava de bom ânimo apesar das dificuldades.
2. Courage, determination, or willingness to do something
He didn't have the spirit to continue the fight.
Ele não tinha ânimo para continuar a luta.
3. Energy, vigor, or liveliness
The team played with great spirit and enthusiasm.
O time jogou com grande ânimo e entusiasmo.
4. Intent or purpose (legal/formal context)
What was your intention in making that statement?
Qual era seu ânimo ao fazer tal declaração?
Synonyms
espíritodisposiçãocoragemvontademoralenergiavigorintenção
Antonyms
desânimoapatiadesalentocovardiafraqueza

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ânimo
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
ânimo
Commonly used; may hear 'moral' colloquially for mood
Rio de Janeiro
ânimo
Standard; 'moral' also used in informal speech
Portugal
ânimo
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

ter ânimo para algo
perder o ânimo
cobrar ânimo
desânimo total
com o melhor ânimo
sem ânimo
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