Inconsciencia (en. Unconsciousness)

/inkonˈsjensja/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Lack of awareness or knowledge about something.
His unconsciousness about the consequences of his actions led him to serious problems.
Su inconsciencia sobre las consecuencias de sus actos lo llevó a problemas graves.
State of physical or mental unconsciousness.
The patient was taken to the emergency room due to his unconsciousness.
El paciente fue llevado a la sala de emergencias debido a su inconsciencia.

Etymology

It derives from the Latin 'inconscientia', which means 'lack of knowledge'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to live in unconsciousness
To act without considering reality or circumstances.
vivir en la inconsciencia

Related Words

consciousness
State of being aware of something.
conciencia
unconscious
That which does not have consciousness.
inconsciente

Slang Meanings

To act without thinking about the consequences.
That party was pure unconsciousness, no one cared about what they were doing.
Esa fiesta fue pura inconsciencia, nadie se preocupaba por lo que hacía.
Extreme carelessness.
Sometimes his unconsciousness is admirable, he lives in the moment without stress.
A veces su inconsciencia es admirable, vive el momento sin estrés.