La conciencia
Example: La conciencia nos ayuda a distinguir el bien del mal.
Definition
"La conciencia" refers to the awareness or sense of moral understanding that helps individuals distinguish right from wrong. It is the inner recognition of ethical principles and self-reflection that guides behavior and decision-making in philosophical contexts.
Etymology
The word "la conciencia" comes from the Latin 'conscientia,' which means 'knowledge within oneself.' It combines 'con-' meaning 'with' and 'scire' meaning 'to know.' Did you know? This term originally implied a shared knowledge or awareness, highlighting the idea of being consciously aware of one's own thoughts and actions.
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"La conciencia" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Philosophy - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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