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    Instintivo (en. Instinctive)

    /in.stin'ti.vo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That belongs to or refers to instinct.
    The instinctive behavior of animals is fascinating.
    El comportamiento instintivo de los animales es fascinante.
    That is performed automatically or naturally, without prior reflection.
    His instinctive reaction was to move away from danger.
    Su reacción instintiva fue alejarse del peligro.
    Prone to act according to natural impulses.
    She is a very instinctive person who trusts her gut feelings.
    Es una persona muy instintiva que confía en sus corazonadas.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'instinctivus', related to 'instinctus', which means 'impulse' or 'instinct'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    instinctive action
    Action that is performed without thinking, guided by instincts.
    acción instintiva
    instinctive response
    Immediate reaction that arises without conscious reasoning.
    respuesta instintiva
    instinctive impulse
    Desire or inclination that arises from instincts.
    impulso instintivo

    Related Words

    instinct
    Innate and subconscious ability that guides behavior.
    instinto
    intuitive
    Related to intuition or understanding without reasoning.
    intuitivo
    automatic
    That is performed immediately and without deliberation.
    automático

    Slang Meanings

    Automatic reaction to a situation.
    His reaction upon seeing the dog was instinctive; he ran away.
    Su reacción al ver al perro fue instintiva, salió corriendo.
    Acting according to what the body or mind dictates without thinking.
    Sometimes it's better to trust the instinctive and not complicate things.
    A veces es mejor confiar en lo instintivo y no complicar las cosas.