From root: espiritu
Usage Note
Espirituwal describes things related to the soul or religion rather than the physical world. Ang kaniyang buhay ay napaka-espirituwal means His life is very spiritual.
Examples
" Espirituwal na tao siya. "
Natural Translation
He/she is a spiritual person.
Literal Translation
Spiritual person he/she.
" Mahalaga ang espirituwal na kalusugan sa atin. "
Natural Translation
Spiritual health is important to us.
Literal Translation
Important the spiritual health to us.
" Naghahanap siya ng katahimikan sa monasteryo dahil gusto niyang palalimin ang kanyang espirituwal na buhay. "
Natural Translation
He/she is seeking quiet at the monastery because he/she wants to deepen his/her spiritual life.
Literal Translation
Seeking he/she of quiet at monastery because want he/she-that deepen the his/her spiritual life.
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