Encarnados (en. Incarnated)
/enkaɾˈnaðos/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Referring to beings or concepts that manifest physically.
Abstract concepts often need to be embodied in concrete examples.
Los conceptos abstractos a menudo deben ser encarnados en ejemplos concretos.
People who assume roles or characteristics of a specific concept or ideal.
The heroes of history are embodied in flesh-and-blood characters.
Los héroes de la historia están encarnados en personajes de carne y hueso.
verb
Deriving from 'encarnar', which means to take on a body or form.
The ideals of justice must be embodied in concrete actions.
Los ideales de justicia deben encarnarse en acciones concretas.
Etymology
From the verb 'encarnar', which comes from the Latin 'incarnare', meaning 'to take on flesh'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
embodied in reality
Referring to ideas or concepts that become visible or tangible.
encarnados en la realidad
embodied ideal
Physical representation of an ideal or abstract concept.
ideal encarnado
Related Words
embody
To take on a physical or bodily form.
encarnar
flesh
Soft tissue that surrounds and supports the bones.
carne
body
Physical structure of a living being.
cuerpo
Slang Meanings
People who are extremely real or authentic.
That attitude of being so genuine makes you seem embodied in real life.
Esa actitud de ser tan genuino te hace ver encarnado en la vida real.
Reference to situations that are clearly visible or cannot be hidden.
That lie was so evident that it was embodied for everyone.
Esa mentira era tan evidente que estaba encarnada para todos.