concepción
“concepción” means “conception” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
conception
Also: notion, viewpoint
📝 In Action
Su concepción del éxito es muy diferente a la mía.
B2His conception of success is very different from mine.
La película ofrece una nueva concepción del viaje en el tiempo.
C1The movie offers a new conception of time travel.
Es una concepción errónea pensar que el dinero lo es todo.
B2It is a mistaken notion to think that money is everything.
conception
Also: fertilization
📝 In Action
El médico explicó el proceso de la concepción.
B1The doctor explained the process of conception.
Cuidan la salud del bebé desde el momento de la concepción.
B2They care for the baby's health from the moment of conception.
Mañana se celebra la Inmaculada Concepción.
B2The Immaculate Conception is celebrated tomorrow.
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Quick Quiz: concepción
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How do you say 'worldview' using the word 'concepción'?
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From the Latin word 'conceptio', which describes the act of catching, containing, or taking in. It originally referred to both becoming pregnant and the mind 'taking in' an idea.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'concepción' always feminine?
Yes, 'concepción' is always a feminine noun. You should always use it with feminine articles like 'la', 'una', 'las', or 'unas'.
What is the difference between 'concepción' and 'fecundación'?
In biology, they are very similar. 'Fecundación' is the technical term for the sperm meeting the egg, while 'concepción' is a more general term for the start of pregnancy.
Why does the accent disappear in the plural?
Spanish rules say that if the stress is naturally on the second-to-last syllable of a word ending in 's', you don't need an accent mark. In 'con-cep-cio-nes', the stress is on the 'cio', so the written accent is removed.