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    Ego (en. Ego)

    /ˈe.ɡo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A part of the personality that is identified with the consciousness of the self.
    The ego is fundamental to understanding how we interact with others.
    El ego es fundamental para comprender cómo interactuamos con los demás.
    Excessive self-esteem or self-love.
    His inflated ego makes it difficult for him to accept criticism.
    Su ego tan inflado le dificulta aceptar críticas.
    A concept in psychology that represents the mediating part between the id and the superego.
    In psychoanalysis, the ego plays a crucial role in decision-making.
    En el psicoanálisis, el ego juega un papel crucial en la toma de decisiones.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'ego', meaning 'I'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a big ego
    To have excessive self-esteem.
    tener un gran ego
    to hit someone in the ego
    To make someone feel bad on a personal level.
    darle a alguien en el ego
    to feed the ego
    To satisfy the need for recognition or admiration.
    alimentar el ego

    Related Words

    self-esteem
    Positive valuation that a person has of themselves.
    autoestima
    narcissism
    Excessive love for oneself.
    narcisismo
    identity
    A set of characteristics that define an individual.
    identidad

    Slang Meanings

    Extreme selfishness.
    They don’t care about anyone else; their ego is the only thing that matters.
    No le importa nadie más; su ego es lo único que cuenta.
    A person who considers themselves superior.
    Look at how they behave; they have an impressive egotrip.
    Mira cómo se comporta, tiene un egotrip impresionante.