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
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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