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anima

[ˈænɪmə]
nounfemininepl: animas
alma
1. The spiritual or immaterial part of a person; the soul
Many religions believe the anima survives after death.
Muitas religiões acreditam que a anima sobrevive após a morte.
2. In Jungian psychology, the feminine aspect of the male psyche
Jung described the anima as the unconscious feminine side of men.
Jung descreveu a anima como o lado feminino inconsciente dos homens.
3. The vital principle or life force in living beings
The anima gives life and movement to all creatures.
A anima dá vida e movimento a todas as criaturas.
Synonyms
soulspiritessencepsyche
Antonyms
bodymattercorpus

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
alma
Most common translation in everyday usage
Portugal
alma
Equivalent to Brazilian usage
Academic/Psychological
anima
Used directly in Jungian psychology contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

anima mundi - world soul
anima natura - the spirit of nature
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