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subjetivo

soob-heh-TEE-boh/suβxeˈtiβo/

“subjetivo” means “subjective” in Spanish (based on personal feelings or opinions).

subjective

Also: personal, biased
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📝 In Action

La belleza es algo muy subjetivo.

A2

Beauty is something very subjective.

No puedes dar una nota basada en un criterio subjetivo.

B2

You cannot give a grade based on a subjective criterion.

Su análisis del problema fue demasiado subjetivo y poco profesional.

C1

His analysis of the problem was too subjective and unprofessional.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • objetivo (objective)
  • imparcial (impartial)

Common Collocations

  • punto de vista subjetivo – subjective point of view
  • valoración subjetiva – subjective assessment
  • criterio subjetivo – subjective criteria

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "subjetivo" in Spanish:

biased→personal→subjective→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: subjetivo

Question 1 of 3

If something is based on hard facts and not feelings, is it 'subjetivo'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
subjetividad(subjectivity) — Noun
subjetivamente(subjectively) — Adverb
subjetivismo(subjectivism) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'subiectivus', which originally meant 'belonging to the subject' or 'brought under something'. It evolved from describing things that exist within the mind rather than in the outside world.

First recorded: 17th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: subjectiveFrench: subjectifItalian: soggettivo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'subjetivo' mean 'biased'?

Often, yes. If a report is 'subjetivo', it usually means it's not being fair or balanced because it is following a personal preference.

How do I say 'In my subjective opinion' in Spanish?

You can say: 'En mi opinión subjetiva...' or 'Desde mi punto de vista subjetivo...'

Is it a formal word?

It is neutral. You can use it in a college essay or in a casual conversation about why you like a specific movie.