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"Ánimo" is a noun which is often translated as "mood", and "humor" is a noun which is also often translated as "mood". Learn more about the difference between "ánimo" and "humor" below.
el ánimo, ánimo(
ah
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nee
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moh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
2. (enthusiasm)
a. encouragement
Siempre estaré agradecida a mi profesora de piano, que me dio ánimos para seguir estudiando.I'll always be thankful to my piano teacher, who gave me the encouragement to keep on studying.
4. (hope)
a. courage
No pierdas el ánimo; la próxima vez el pastel saldrá mejor.Don't lose courage; next time the cake will come out better.
5. (intent)
a. intention
El gobernador se reunió con los alcaldes con ánimo de buscar una solución pacífica al conflicto.The governor met with the mayors with the intention of finding a peaceful solution to the conflict.
6. (thoughts)
a. mind
La noticia del accidente pesó mucho en mi ánimo por el resto del día.The news of the accident weighed heavily on my mind for the rest of the day.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
el humor(
oo
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mohr
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. humor (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Desafortunadamente, no tenemos el mismo sentido de humor.Unfortunately, we don't have the same sense of humor.
b. humour (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
El humor negro satiriza temas serios como la muerte.Black humour satirizes serious matters like death.
3. (medicine)
a. humor (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
El humor vítreo es un gel claro que se encuentra entre la lente y la retina del ojo.The vitreous humor is a clear gel which is found between the lens and the retina of the eye.
b. humour (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Hay cuatro humores en el cuerpo humano: sangre, flema, bilis amarilla y bilis negra.There are four humours in the human body: blood, phlegm, yellow bile, and black bile.
