consciencia
“consciencia” means “consciousness” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
consciousness
Also: awareness
📝 In Action
El paciente no recuperó la consciencia hasta la mañana siguiente.
B2The patient didn't regain consciousness until the following morning.
Perdió la consciencia tras el golpe.
A2He lost consciousness after the blow.
A veces perdemos la consciencia de lo que ocurre a nuestro alrededor.
C1Sometimes we lose awareness of what is happening around us.
awareness
Also: perception
📝 In Action
Debemos tomar consciencia de la importancia del agua.
B2We must become aware of the importance of water.
La meditación ayuda a desarrollar la consciencia del yo.
C1Meditation helps develop self-awareness.
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Quick Quiz: consciencia
Question 1 of 3
Which word would you use to describe a person's moral sense of right and wrong?
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📚 Etymology▼
From Latin 'conscientia', which comes from 'con-' (together) and 'scire' (to know). It literally means 'knowing with oneself' or shared knowledge.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'conciencia' and 'consciencia'?
They are very similar! 'Conciencia' (without the S) means BOTH your moral conscience and being awake. 'Consciencia' (with the S) ONLY means being awake or aware. Basically, the S-version is more specific.
Which one should I use if I faint?
You can use either 'perdí la conciencia' or 'perdí la consciencia.' Both are correct for fainting, but the one without the 's' is more common in daily speech.
Is the 's' pronounced?
In many dialects, especially in Latin America and Southern Spain, the 's' before the 'c' is very faint or silent, making it sound exactly like 'conciencia'.