ánimo

Definitions of ánimo
  1. noun
    a fundamental emotional and activating principle determining one's character
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    coraje, valentía, valor
    a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
    canillera, cobardía, gallinería
    the trait of lacking courage
    entereza, temple
    the courage to carry on
    gallardía, generosidad, heroicidad, heroísmo, valentía, valor
    the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
    impavidez
    resolute courageousness
    bravura, intrepidez
    the trait of feeling no fear
    aguante, coraje, entereza, fortaleza, fuerza
    strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage
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    carácter
    the inherent complex of attributes that determines a persons moral and ethical actions and reactions
  2. noun
    an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
    synonyms: blanco, finalidad, intencionalidad, intención, intento, objeto, propósito, voluntad
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    idea, pensamiento
    your intention; what you intend to do
    malentendido
    a contrary aim
    motivo
    the purpose of achieving or obtaining
    proyecto
    purpose; the phrase `with a view to' means `with the intention of' or `for the purpose of'
    voluntad
    a fixed and persistent intent or purpose
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    fin
    the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it
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