spirituale
spiritual
adjective spee-ree-TWAH-leh Rare
Origin: Latin spiritualis (of breath, of spirit)
Usage Note
Spirituale applies to religion, the soul, and non-material dimensions of life. It also describes a genre of religious music (gli spiritual — note the borrowed English plural for the American gospel form). Do not confuse with spiritoso (witty/funny) — a common beginner mix-up.
Examples
"Cerca una guida spirituale."
Natural Translation
He is looking for a spiritual guide.
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