autoestima
“autoestima” means “self-esteem” in Spanish (The general sense of personal worth.).
self-esteem
Also: self-worth, self-regard
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Ella tiene una autoestima muy alta.
A2She has very high self-esteem.
El ejercicio físico ayuda a mejorar la autoestima.
B1Physical exercise helps to improve self-esteem.
Perder el trabajo afectó seriamente su autoestima.
B2Losing his job seriously affected his self-esteem.
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Formed from the Greek 'autos' (self) and the Latin 'aestimare' (to value or appraise). It literally means 'the value you give to yourself.'
First recorded: 20th century (modern psychological term)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'autoestima' masculine or feminine?
It is feminine (la autoestima). Many students get confused because it starts with 'a', but because the stress is at the end of the word, it doesn't change to 'el'.
Can I use 'autoestima' to talk about a car?
No. While 'auto' means car in many countries, 'autoestima' is strictly a psychological term for self-worth.
What's the difference between 'autoestima' and 'amor propio'?
'Autoestima' is more clinical/psychological, while 'amor propio' is more like 'self-respect' or 'pride' in a personal sense.