conceptual

kon-sep-TWAL/konsepˈtwal/

“conceptual” means “conceptual” in Spanish (related to mental concepts or ideas).

Also: theoretical

📝 In Action

El arte conceptual se enfoca más en la idea que en el objeto físico.

Conceptual art focuses more on the idea than on the physical object.

Necesitamos crear un mapa conceptual para organizar nuestras notas.

We need to create a concept map to organize our notes.

Su propuesta es brillante a nivel conceptual, pero difícil de realizar.

Their proposal is brilliant on a conceptual level, but difficult to carry out.

Words that translate to "conceptual" in Spanish:

Question 1 of 3

Does 'conceptual' change its ending if the noun is feminine (like 'la idea')?

👥 Word Family▼

conceptualmente(conceptually) — Adverb

conceptualización(conceptualization) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'conceptus', which described the act of 'taking in' or 'catching' an idea in the mind.

First recorded: 17th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: conceptualFrench: conceptuelItalian: concettuale

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Is 'conceptual' a formal word?

While it is used in formal writing and school, it is a normal word that anyone can use to describe an idea or theory.

What is the difference between 'un concepto' and 'conceptual'?

'Un concepto' is the noun (the thing/the idea), while 'conceptual' is the adjective used to describe something related to that idea.

Can I use it for 'concept car'?

Actually, in Spanish, they often say 'prototipo' or 'auto de concepto,' but you could describe its design as 'diseño conceptual'.