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inconsciente

in-kon-syén-te/iŋkonˈsjente/

“inconsciente” means “unconscious” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

unconscious, unaware

Also: senseless
A simplified illustration of a person lying flat on their back on the ground, completely still with eyes closed, representing a medical state of being unconscious.

📝 In Action

Después del accidente, el conductor quedó inconsciente por unos minutos.

B1

After the accident, the driver remained unconscious for a few minutes.

Ella fue completamente inconsciente del peligro que corría.

B2

She was completely unaware of the danger she was running.

Fue un error inconsciente; no quise ofender a nadie.

B2

It was an unconscious (unintentional) mistake; I didn't mean to offend anyone.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • desmayado (fainted)
  • desconocedor (ignorant/unknowing)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • quedar inconsciente – to be knocked unconscious
  • acto inconsciente – unintentional act

the unconscious, the subconscious

NounmC1formal
A large, simplified profile of a human head. The visible upper part of the brain is light, while the lower, hidden part is a deep, complex cavern filled with swirling colors and abstract, hidden memories.

📝 In Action

Según Freud, muchos de nuestros miedos residen en el inconsciente.

C1

According to Freud, many of our fears reside in the unconscious.

Los sueños son una ventana al inconsciente.

C1

Dreams are a window to the subconscious.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • subconsciente (subconscious)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • el lenguaje del inconsciente – the language of the unconscious

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "inconsciente" in Spanish:

senseless→the subconscious→the unconscious→unaware→unconscious→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: inconsciente

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'inconsciente' in its psychological, noun form?

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👥 Word Family▼
consciente(conscious, aware) — Adjective
conciencia(consciousness, awareness) — Noun
inconsciencia(unconsciousness, lack of awareness) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

The word comes from the Latin prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and the verb 'scire' meaning 'to know.' So, literally, it means 'not knowing' or 'not aware.'

First recorded: 18th century (in the context of modern psychology)

Cognates (Related words)

English: unconsciousFrench: inconscient

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'inconsciente' mean 'stupid' or 'thoughtless'?

It can sometimes imply 'thoughtless' (doing something without thinking), but it does NOT mean 'stupid.' If you want to say someone is thoughtless or careless, you might say 'irresponsable' or 'descuidado' instead. 'Inconsciente' strictly means 'unaware' or 'passed out.'