Concepto (en. Concept)

/konˈθep.to/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Mental representation of something.
The concept of freedom varies among different cultures.
El concepto de libertad varía entre diferentes culturas.
General idea that groups common characteristics.
The concept of justice is fundamental in philosophy.
El concepto de justicia es fundamental en la filosofía.
Theoretical or abstract definition of something.
The concept of democracy includes several essential principles.
El concepto de democracia incluye varios principios esenciales.

Etymology

From the Latin 'conceptus', participle of 'concipere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have a clear concept
To have a precise and well-defined idea about something.
tener un concepto claro
misconception
An incorrect or misinterpreted idea or notion.
concepto erróneo
to change one's concept
To modify the way of thinking about something.
cambiar de concepto

Related Words

conception
Formation or creation of an idea.
concepción
intention
Purpose or objective behind a concept.
intención
theory
Set of concepts that explain a phenomenon.
teoría

Slang Meanings

Idea or opinion.
That is your concept of life, but I have another.
Ese es tu concepto sobre la vida, pero yo tengo otro.
A specific way of seeing things.
Your concept of fun is different from mine.
Tu concepto de diversión es diferente al mío.