Concepcion (en. Conception)

/konθepˈθjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Process of forming an idea or concept.
The conception of a project requires time and reflection.
La concepción de un proyecto requiere tiempo y reflexión.
Act of conceiving, especially in the context of reproduction.
Conception is the first step in the development of new life.
La concepción es el primer paso para el desarrollo de una nueva vida.
Interpretation or representation of an idea.
Her conception of art is very different from mine.
Su concepción del arte es muy diferente a la mía.

Etymology

From Latin 'conceptio', meaning 'the action of conceiving'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

conception of the matter
The way of understanding a particular topic.
concepción del asunto
mistaken conception
A wrong idea about something.
concepción errónea
has a good conception
Possesses a clear and effective understanding of a topic.
tiene una buena concepción

Related Words

concept
General idea formed about something.
concepto
to conceive
To form an idea or to conceive.
concebir
birth
Beginning of the life of a being.
nacimiento

Slang Meanings

To understand something quickly.
I had a conception of the situation in a second.
Tuve una concepción de la situación en un segundo.
To be pregnant.
She announced that she is pregnant.
Ella anunció que tiene una concepción.