How do you use "That's the Spirit" in a sentence?

I'll do my best!' 'That's the spirit! Even if I fail, at least I tried.' 'That's the spirit! I'm not giving up.' 'That's the spirit! That's the spirit—keep going!

That's the Spirit

Q: What does "That's the Spirit" mean?

That's the right attitude; well done for being positive Encouragement praising someone's positive attitude, enthusiasm, or willingness to try. Validates their approach.

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Meaning: That's the right attitude; well done for being positive

这就对了；态度很好

¡Así se hace!; esa es la actitud correcta

その意気だ；いい態度だね

바로 그 자세야; 그래야지

Encouragement praising someone's positive attitude, enthusiasm, or willingness to try. Validates their approach.

赞扬某人积极态度、热情或愿意尝试的鼓励语。肯定他们的方式。

Ánimo que alaba la actitud positiva, entusiasmo o voluntad de intentar de alguien. Valida su enfoque.

誰かの前向きな姿勢、熱意、挑戦する意欲を称える励まし。そのアプローチを認める。

상대방의 긍정적인 태도, 열정, 도전 의지를 칭찬하는 격려의 표현. 상대방의 자세를 인정해 준다.

Examples

I'll do my best!' 'That's the spirit!
我会尽全力的！' '这就对了！
¡Haré lo mejor que pueda!' '¡Así se hace!
ベストを尽くすよ！' 'その意気だ！
최선을 다할게!' '바로 그 자세야!
Even if I fail, at least I tried.' 'That's the spirit!
即使失败，至少我试过了。' '这就对了！
Aunque falle, al menos lo intenté.' '¡Así se hace!
失敗しても、少なくとも挑戦した。' 'その意気だ！
실패하더라도 적어도 도전은 해본 거잖아.' '바로 그 자세야!
I'm not giving up.' 'That's the spirit!
我不会放弃的。' '这就对了！
No me voy a rendir.' '¡Así se hace!
諦めない。' 'その意気だ！
포기 안 해.' '바로 그 자세야!
That's the spirit—keep going!
这就对了——继续加油！
¡Así se hace—sigue adelante!
その意気だ——続けて！
바로 그 자세야——계속 힘내!

Pronunciation

/ðæts ðə ˈspɪrɪt/

Usage Guide

Context: encouragement, praising attitude, motivation

Tone: encouraging, praising

✓ Do Say

That's the spirit!
这就对了！
¡Así se hace!
その意気だ！
그래, 그 기세야!
Now that's the spirit!
对嘛，这就对了！
¡Eso, así se hace!
そうそう、その意気だ！
바로 그거야, 그 기세!
That's the spirit—keep it up!
这就对了——继续保持！
¡Así se hace—sigue así!
その意気だ——続けて！
그 기세야—계속 힘내!

✗ Don't Say

Can sound patronizing if overused
过度使用可能显得居高临下
Puede sonar condescendiente si se usa mucho
使いすぎると上から目線に聞こえることがある
남용하면 잘난 체하는 것처럼 들릴 수 있음
Sincere encouragement works best
真诚的鼓励效果最好
El ánimo sincero funciona mejor
心からの励ましが一番効果的
진심 어린 격려일 때 가장 효과적

Common Mistakes

Praises attitude, not achievement
About the approach, not the result

Origin & History

Encouraging expression praising someone's 'spirit' (attitude, enthusiasm). The right spirit means the correct mental approach.

Etymology: That is the (correct) spirit (attitude)

First recorded: Common expression, 19th century onwards

Cultural Context

Era: 19th century onwards

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: Common encouragement phrase; Used in coaching and parenting

Regional notes: Universal across English-speaking countries.

Variations

That's the spiritNow that's the spiritThat's the spirit!