Concebir (en. Conceive)
/konθeˈβiɾ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
Form an idea in the mind.
She can conceive innovative solutions.
Ella puede concebir soluciones innovadoras.
Create or produce something.
The scientists will conceive a new theory.
Los científicos concebirán una nueva teoría.
Become pregnant.
She wishes to conceive a child soon.
Ella desea concebir un hijo pronto.
Etymology
From Latin 'concipere', which means 'to conceive, to contain'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
conceive an idea
form an idea in the mind.
concebir una idea
conceive a concept
develop a concept mentally.
concebir un concepto
conceive a plan
devise a plan or strategy.
concebir un plan
Related Words
conception
The process of conceiving an idea or a child.
concepción
conceivable
That can be conceived.
concebible
conceived
The action of having conceived something.
concebido
Slang Meanings
Creates an idea or solution
Let's conceive a good strategy for this problem.
Vamos a concebir una buena estrategia para este problema.
To be in a state of pregnancy
My cousin just conceived, she is very happy.
Mi prima acaba de concebir, está muy feliz.