How to Say "conception" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “conception” is “concepción” — B2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Su concepción del éxito es muy diferente a la mía.
His conception of success is very different from mine.
La película ofrece una nueva concepción del viaje en el tiempo.
The movie offers a new conception of time travel.
Es una concepción errónea pensar que el dinero lo es todo.
It is a mistaken notion to think that money is everything.
Feminine Naming Words
Words that end in '-ción' are almost always feminine. You should use 'la' or 'una' with this word.
The Disappearing Accent
When you make this word plural (concepciones), the accent mark on the 'o' is no longer needed because the natural stress stays on the same syllable.
Concepción vs. Concepto
Mistake: “Using 'concepción' to mean a single dictionary definition.”
Correction: Use 'concepto' for a specific definition and 'concepción' for a broader way of seeing or understanding a whole topic.
Other Meanings of “concepción”
“concepción” can also mean:
- the beginning of pregnancy(B1)
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