Concibo (en. Conceive)

/konˈθiβo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To conceptualize something in the mind.
He conceives an innovative idea for the project.
Él concibe una idea innovadora para el proyecto.
To give meaning or significance to a situation.
I cannot conceive the reason why you didn't inform him.
No concibo la razón por la cual no le avisaste.
To engender or create something, especially in the abstract.
She conceives her novel with very complex characters.
Ella concibe su novela con personajes muy complejos.

Etymology

From Latin 'concipio', which means 'to gather' or 'to produce'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I conceive an idea
I have a new idea.
concibo una idea
I cannot conceive
I do not understand or cannot accept something.
no concibo
I conceive a plan
I develop a plan or strategy.
concibo un plan

Related Words

conceive
To form or devise something in the mind.
concebir
concept
General or abstract idea that one has about something.
concepto
creation
The act of creating something new.
creación

Slang Meanings

To form an opinion or idea about a situation.
I cannot conceive why he is upset for no reason.
No concibo por qué está molesto sin razón.
To understand or grasp something.
I cannot conceive it, it is very hard for me to assimilate the situation.
No lo concibo, me cuesta mucho asimilar la situación.