Interna (en. Internal)

/inˈteɾ.na/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Related to what is inside something.
The pain was internal and could not be easily identified.
El dolor era interno y no se podía identificar fácilmente.
Referring to non-visible aspects or those that are not externalized.
His internal struggle was stronger than any external challenge.
Su lucha interna era más fuerte que cualquier desafío externo.
Belonging to the private sphere of an organization or institution.
The internal report was shared only with the directors.
El informe interna fue compartido solo con los directores.

Etymology

From Latin 'internus', which means 'inside' or 'interior'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

internal struggle
Personal conflict or emotional dilemma faced by a person.
lucha interna
internal voice
Thoughts or feelings that a person tells themselves.
voz interna
internal reasons
Reasons or causes that arise from within a person or institution.
motivos internos

Related Words

interno
That is inside a body or entity.
interno
interior
That is in the space surrounding the inside of something.
interior

Slang Meanings

Internal (in the context of intimate relationships).
They have an internal relationship that no one knows about.
Tienen una relación interna que nadie conoce.
Internal (as in someone who is part of a closed group).
She is part of the internal group and has access to all the secret information.
Ella es parte del grupo interna y tiene acceso a toda la información secreta.