estar sin ánimo

estar sin ánimo
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. to be in poor spirits
El abuelo tiene buena salud, pero está sin ánimo. No quiere salir a pasear ni ver a sus amigos.Grandpa is in good health, but he's in poor spirits. He doesn't want to go out for walks or see his friends.
b. to not be in the mood
¿Te vienes con nosotros a la playa? - No, se murió mi perro ayer, y estoy sin ánimo de nada.Are you coming with us to the beach? - No, my dog died yesterday, and I'm not in the mood for anything.
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