Instintivamente (en. Instinctively)

/ins.tin.ti.va.ˈmen.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adverb

In an instinctive manner.

He acted instinctively to protect his child.

Actuó instintivamente para proteger a su hijo.

Without thinking about the consequences or reasons.

She moved instinctively when she heard the danger.

Ella se movió instintivamente cuando escuchó el peligro.

By natural impulse, without deliberation.

Instinctively, I recoiled at the sight of the wild animal.

Instintivamente, retrocedí ante la vista del animal salvaje.

It derives from 'instinct' and the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

to act instinctively

To react without thinking, guided by instinct.

actuar instintivamente

to feel instinctively

To perceive or understand something without reasoning.

sentir instintivamente

to know instinctively

To have knowledge that arises naturally, not analytically.

saber instintivamente

instinct

Natural ability to act in certain situations.

instinto

instinctive

That is done impulsively, without deliberation.

instintivo

automatic

That is done without the need for conscious intervention.

automático

Quick and thoughtless reaction.

When I saw the accident, I acted instinctively.

Cuando vi el accidente, actué instintivamente.

Impulsive action.

Sometimes one responds instinctively to provocations.

A veces uno responde instintivamente a las provocaciones.