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soul

[/soʊl/]
nounfemininepl: souls
alma
1. The spiritual or immaterial part of a human being or animal, regarded as immortal
Many religions believe the soul lives on after death.
Muitas religiões acreditam que a alma vive após a morte.
2. A person's moral or emotional nature or sense of identity
She poured her soul into her artwork.
Ela colocou sua alma em sua obra de arte.
3. A person regarded as the embodiment of a specified quality
He is the soul of kindness.
Ele é a alma da bondade.
4. A style of music originating in African American culture, combining elements of jazz and blues
She has a beautiful soul voice.
Ela tem uma bela voz de soul.
NYC Slang
soul; used in musical context to refer to authentic emotional expression
Synonyms
spiritessencepsycheinner self
Antonyms
bodyflesh

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
alma
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
alma
No regional variation
Rio de Janeiro
alma
No regional variation
Portugal
alma
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

sell one's soul - vender sua alma (make a deal with the devil)
soul mate - alma gêmea (perfect romantic partner)
soul searching - autoexame (deep self-reflection)
the life and soul of the party - a alma da festa (the most lively person)
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