alma

Definitions of alma
  1. noun
    a human being
    synonyms: humano, individuo, mortal, persona, ser humano
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    type of:
    forma de vida, organismo, ser, ser vivo
    a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently
    agente causal, causa
    any entity that produces an effect or is responsible for events or results
  2. noun
    an inclination or tendency of a certain kind
    synonyms: pecho, ser
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    type of:
    carácter, disposición, manera de ser, talante, temperamento
    your usual mood
  3. noun
    the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
    synonyms: cogollo, corazón, enjundia, entraña, esencia, jugo, medula, meollo, miga, médula, núcleo, riñón, seno, ser, substancia, suma, sustancia, tuétano
  4. noun
    your alma mater is a school you graduated from
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    type of:
    centro docente
    an educational institution
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