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    Instintos (en. Instincts)

    /ins'tintos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Natural impulses that drive a living being to specific behaviors.
    Survival instincts are fundamental for the existence of many species.
    Los instintos de supervivencia son fundamentales para la existencia de muchas especies.
    Innate reactions to environmental stimuli.
    The maternal instinct in some species of animals is very strong.
    El instinto maternal en algunas especies de animales es muy fuerte.
    Innate behavior that does not require prior learning.
    Hunting instincts are present in felines from birth.
    Los instintos de caza están presentes en los felinos desde que nacen.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'instinctus', meaning 'impulse' or 'inspiration'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    follow your instincts
    to act according to natural impulses or internal feelings.
    seguir el instinto
    your instinct tells you
    an expression used to refer to a person's intuition.
    tu instinto te dice
    animal instinct
    it refers to the innate behaviors of animals.
    instinto animal

    Related Words

    instinctive
    Behaving according to instincts.
    instintivo
    self-preservation instinct
    Primitive need to protect one's own life.
    instinto de conservación
    self-instinct
    Ability to act on personal impulse.
    autoinstinto

    Slang Meanings

    To act impulsively or without thinking.
    Sometimes you have to go with your instincts, without thinking too much.
    A veces hay que dejarse llevar por los instintos, sin pensar demasiado.
    Intuition or hunch.
    My instinct tells me that it’s better not to trust him.
    Mi instinto me dice que mejor no confíes en él.