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    Egoísmo (en. Selfishness)

    /eɡoˈismo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Tendency to put one's own interests before those of others.
    Egoism is one of the most negative characteristics of humanity.
    El egoísmo es una de las características más negativas del ser humano.
    Lack of altruism or generosity.
    His egoism prevented him from helping his friends in difficult times.
    Su egoísmo le impidió ayudar a sus amigos en momentos difíciles.
    Quality of someone who acts solely driven by their own benefit.
    Egoism can lead to loneliness.
    El egoísmo puede llevar a la soledad.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'ego', meaning 'I', and the suffix '-ism', which indicates an attitude or doctrine.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    shared egoism
    when people act driven by individual interests, but that benefits everyone.
    egoísmo compartido
    healthy egoism
    acting in one's own interest without harming others.
    egoísmo sano
    breaking the egoism
    overcoming selfish attitudes to collaborate with others.
    romper el egoísmo

    Related Words

    altruism
    attitude of selflessness and generosity towards others.
    altruismo
    empathy
    ability to understand and share the feelings of others.
    empatía
    self-interest
    tendency to act according to what benefits oneself.
    interés propio

    Slang Meanings

    To be 'yogo' (from I, ego) when someone acts solely for their own benefit.
    Don’t be yogo, think of others.
    No seas yogo, piensa en los demás.
    To be in 'ego mode' when individual desires are prioritized above all.
    You are in ego mode, you only care about your fun.
    Estás en modo ego, solo te importa tu diversión.