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Meaning of spīritus | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
[ˈspiː.rɪ.tʊs]

Definitions

  1. air, breath, breathing
    declension-4
  2. light breeze
    declension-4
  3. spirit, ghost
    declension-4
  4. mind
    declension-4
  5. energy; courage
    declension-4
  6. pride, haughtiness, arrogance
    declension-4

Equivalents

Bosanski špirit
English breath spirit
Hrvatski špirit
Српски špirit

Examples

“Spīritūs sunt duo dasia et psile.”

There are two breathings [in Ancient Greek]: rough and smooth.

“tōtum spīritum suum prōfert stultus sapiēns differt et reservat in posterum”

A fool uttereth all his mind: a wise man deferreth, and keepeth it till afterwards. (trans. Douay-Rheims Bible)

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

spiritus asper spiritus lenis Spiritus Sancte Spiritus Sancti Spiritus Sanctus spiritus vini

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