Self
Definitions
1. (Philosophy) The self is the subject of consciousness, the individual’s own mind or spirit.
a. el yo (m) (The self is a concept of philosophy.)
— El yo es un concepto de filosofía.
2. (Psychology) The self is a person’s personality, character, or individuality.
b. el individuo (m) (The self is a fundamental aspect of human psychology.)
— El individuo es una parte fundamental de la psicología humana.
3. (Sociology) The self refers to an individual’s social identity, including their role, status, and reputation.
c. la identidad (f) (The self is an essential aspect of sociology.)
— La identidad es un aspecto esencial de la sociología.
Synonyms for Self
myself – mi mismo/a 🔊
I – yo 🔊
person – persona 🔊
individual – individuo/a 🔊
consciousness – conciencia 🔊
own – propio/a 🔊
Antonyms for Self
other – otro/a 🔊
someone – alguien/a 🔊
other (feminine) – otra/a 🔊
personal – personal 🔊
external – externo/a 🔊
Examples of Self
| English | Spanish |
|---|---|
| I am my own person. | Soy mi propio/a persona. |
| She took care of herself. | Se cuidó ella misma. |
| He is proud of who he is. | Él se siente orgulloso de quién es. |
| Her self-esteem is low. | La estima de sí misma es baja. |
| We need to respect each other’s self. | Necesitamos respetar la identidad del otro/a. |
Common Phrases
| English | Spanish |
|---|---|
| “Know thyself.” | “Conócete a ti mismo/a.” |
| “Listen to yourself.” | “Escucha a ti mismo/a.” |
| “Respect yourself.” | “Respeta a ti mismo/a.” |
| “Take care of yourself.” | “Cuide a ti mismo/a.” |
Conjugations for “Self“
| Tense | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| Present | yo me, tú te, él/ella/usted se, nosotros/nosotras nos, vosotros/vosotras os, ellos/ellas/ustedes se |
| Past | yo me, tú te, él/ella/usted se, nosotros/nosotras nos, vosotros/vosotras os, ellos/ellas/ustedes se |
| Future | yo me, tú te, él/ella/usted se, nosotros/nosotras nos, vosotros/vosotras os, ellos/ellas/ustedes se |
Word of the Day
yo – myself
Usage: If you want to learn more about yourself, start asking yourself questions. – Si quieres aprender más sobre ti mismo, comienza a hacerte preguntas.