Intuición (en. Intuition)

/intui'θjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

The ability to understand or know something immediately, without the need for reasoning.

I had a feeling that something was going to happen.

Tuve la intuición de que algo iba a suceder.

A feeling or hunch that leads to a decision or action.

My intuition told me that I should choose that path.

La intuición me dijo que debía elegir ese camino.

A clear and direct perception of a fact or situation.

His intuition about the business was correct.

Su intuición sobre el negocio fue acertada.

From Latin 'intuitio', which means 'action of looking' or 'contemplation'.

follow your intuition

Acting according to one's own instinct or hunch.

seguir la intuición

have a good/bad intuition

Having the ability to foresee favorable or unfavorable situations.

tener buena/mala intuición

be guided by intuition

Acting without reasoning, based solely on what one feels without analysis.

dejarse llevar por la intuición

instinct

Innate or natural ability to understand or act.

instinto

perception

Mental process of acquiring information through the senses.

percepción

reasoning

Action of thinking or considering logically.

razonamiento

To have a 'feeling'

I have a feeling about this project.

Tengo un feeling sobre este proyecto.

To be ‘sensitive’

I have always been sensitive to notice things.

Siempre he sido sensible para notar las cosas.