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"Mapa" is a noun which is often translated as "map", and "alma" is a noun which is often translated as "soul". Learn more about the difference between "mapa" and "alma" below.
el mapa()
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. map
El turista abrió un mapa frente al monumento.The tourist opened a map in front of the monument.
el alma()
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (spirit)
a. soul
El sacerdote prometió al moribundo que rezaría por su alma.The priest promised the dying man that he would pray for his soul.
2. (enthusiasm)
3. (person)
a. soul
Durante un huracán, no hay ni un alma afuera.During a hurricane, there isn't a soul outside.
4. (fun person)
a. life and soul
Carlos siempre es el alma de la fiesta.Carlos is always the life and soul of the party.
