el animo
the motivation
Example Sentence
El animo sube cuando entreno con un amigo.
The motivation goes up when I train with a friend.
Meaning
El animo means motivation, spirit, or mood. It is useful for explaining why you train better with company or music.
Common Phrases
- tener animo — to have motivation
- subir el animo — to boost motivation
Example
Mi animo sube cuando entreno con alguien.
My motivation goes up when I train with someone.
Common Mistake
Missing the accent in writing: el ánimo is standard. Also avoid using it like English "animal": animo is not animal.