subconsciente
“subconsciente” means “subconscious” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
subconscious
Also: subconscious mind
📝 In Action
A veces, el subconsciente nos traiciona en los sueños.
B1Sometimes, the subconscious betrays us in our dreams.
Tengo ese recuerdo guardado en lo más profundo de mi subconsciente.
B2I have that memory stored in the deepest part of my subconscious.
El miedo al fracaso suele vivir en el subconsciente.
C1Fear of failure usually lives in the subconscious.
subconscious
Also: unconscious
📝 In Action
Ella tiene un deseo subconsciente de viajar por el mundo.
B2She has a subconscious desire to travel the world.
Fue una reacción subconsciente ante el peligro.
B2It was a subconscious reaction to danger.
Muchos de nuestros hábitos son subconscientes.
C1Many of our habits are subconscious.
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin prefix 'sub-' meaning 'under' and the word 'consciente' (from conscientia, meaning knowledge shared with oneself).
First recorded: Early 20th century (specifically in psychological literature)
Cognates (Related words)
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