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    Instintiva (en. Instinctive)

    /ins.tinˈti.βa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Said of an action: That is performed automatically without the need for reflection.
    Her reaction was instinctive when she heard the noise.
    Su reacción fue instintiva cuando escuchó el ruido.
    Related to instincts or the innate nature of a being.
    Animals have instinctive behaviors that help them survive.
    Los animales tienen comportamientos instintivos que les ayudan a sobrevivir.
    That comes from intuition or a natural understanding.
    The mother has an instinctive connection with her child.
    La madre tiene una conexión instintiva con su hijo.

    Etymology

    Derives from the Latin 'instinctivus', which is related to instinct.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    instinctive reaction
    an automatic response to a stimulus.
    reacción instintiva
    instinctive behavior
    a behavior driven by natural instincts.
    comportamiento instintivo

    Related Words

    instinct
    Innate tendency that guides behavior and decision-making.
    instinto
    intention
    Purpose or planning that may be contrary to the instinctive.
    intención
    intuition
    Ability to understand or know something without conscious reasoning.
    intuición

    Slang Meanings

    Act without thinking
    That decision was very instinctive; you didn't think about the consequences.
    Esa decisión fue muy instintiva, no pensaste en las consecuencias.
    Follow the instinct without questioning
    She always acts instinctively when it comes to her family.
    Ella siempre actúa de forma instintiva cuando se trata de su familia.