How to Say ‘Mood’ in Spain Spanish
El estado de ánimo
ehl es-ta-do deh AH-nee-moh
[ehl es-ta-do deh AH-nee-moh]
Phrase Breakdown
El estado
ehl es-ta-do
The state
Link the words: 'e-les-TA-do'. The 'd' between vowels is very soft, almost like 'th' in 'this'.
El estado del paciente es bueno.
The patient's condition is good.
Words in this phrase
El
[ehl]
the
A definite article used before a masculine singular noun.
«El» ambiente en la oficina es agradable.
The atmosphere in the office is pleasant.
estado
[es-ta-do]
state
Refers to a political entity or government.
El Estado debe proteger a sus ciudadanos.
The state must protect its citizens.
de ánimo
deh AH-nee-moh
of mind / mood
Stress 'á': A-ni-mo. 'Estado de ánimo' means 'mood' or 'state of mind'.
Hoy tengo poco ánimo.
Today I'm in low spirits.
Words in this phrase
de
[deh]
of
A common connector joining type with company.
En la pregunta ¿Qué tipo de empresa?, de conecta las ideas.
In the question What type of company?, de connects the ideas.
ánimo
[AH-nee-moh]
mood, spirit
Mental disposition or morale; with 'estado de' it means mood.
Hoy estoy de buen ánimo.
Today I'm in good spirits.
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