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    Hipnosis (en. Hypnosis)

    /ipˈnosis/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Altered state of consciousness that allows suggestion and mind control.
    Hypnosis is often used to treat anxiety disorders.
    La hipnosis se utiliza a menudo para tratar trastornos de ansiedad.
    Therapeutic technique that involves suggestion.
    The therapist applied hypnosis to help the patient quit smoking.
    El terapeuta aplicó hipnosis para ayudar al paciente a dejar de fumar.
    State of deep relaxation in which a person is more receptive to suggestions.
    During hypnosis, the person can clearly remember past events.
    Durante la hipnosis, la persona puede recordar eventos pasados con claridad.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'hypnos', which means 'sleep'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    clinical hypnosis
    Use of hypnosis for therapeutic purposes.
    hipnosis clínica
    to enter hypnosis
    To induce someone into a hypnotic state.
    entrar en hipnosis
    regressive hypnosis
    Technique that aims to revive past experiences.
    hipnosis regresiva

    Related Words

    hypnotherapy
    Therapy that uses hypnosis to treat psychological problems.
    hipnoterapia
    suggestion
    Proposition made to the mind to influence its behavior.
    sugestión
    relaxation
    State of calm and disconnection from stress.
    relajación

    Slang Meanings

    To enter into a deep trance.
    When he went on vacation, he let himself go and almost entered hypnosis.
    Cuando se fue de vacaciones, se dejó llevar y casi entró en hipnosis.
    To be very focused on something.
    He was so focused on work that he seemed to be in hypnosis.
    Estaba tan concentrado en el trabajo que parecía en hipnosis.