alma

BrE /ˈælmə/ AmE /ˈælmə/

noun en → es

1 SPIRIT/SOUL [singular] B1

the part of a person that is not physical and is thought to live for ever; the human spirit or soul.

alma, espíritu, ser espiritual

  • the soul of somebody/something

Collocations alma gemela · alma de un lugar

  • She has a beautiful soul.

    Ella tiene una hermosa alma.

2 PASSION/ENTHUSIASM [singular] B2

the main interest or enthusiasm of someone; the thing that a person is most interested in.

pasión, entusiasmo, interés principal

  • have something as your passion

Collocations alma de la fiesta · alma mater (university)

  • Cooking is her great passion.

    La cocina es su gran pasión.

3 CENTRAL IDEA [singular] C1

the main idea or central part of something such as a plan, story, or discussion.

idea principal, núcleo, centro

  • be at the heart of something

Collocations alma de un proyecto · alma de una organización

  • The idea was at the heart of all our discussions.

    La idea estaba en el corazón de todas nuestras discusiones.