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    Involuntario (en. Involuntary)

    /in.bol.unˈta.ɾjo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That is not performed deliberately.
    His reaction was involuntary upon hearing the noise.
    Su reacción fue involuntaria al escuchar el ruido.
    That happens without the person controlling it.
    The involuntary tremor of his hands was evident.
    El temblor involuntario de sus manos era evidente.
    That is not under the control of will.
    The tears he shed were an involuntary response.
    Las lágrimas que derramó fueron una respuesta involuntaria.

    Etymology

    From Latin involuntarius, composed of in- (negation) and voluntarius (voluntary).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    involuntary response
    Reaction that occurs without conscious control.
    respuesta involuntaria
    involuntary movement
    Physical action that is performed without intention.
    movimiento involuntario

    Related Words

    voluntary
    That is done intentionally or by choice.
    voluntario
    intentional
    That is performed with intention or purpose.
    intencional

    Slang Meanings

    Automatic reaction
    That laugh was an automatic reaction, completely involuntary.
    Esa risa fue una reacción automática, completamente involuntaria.
    Something that happens unintentionally
    I let out an involuntary laugh in the middle of the meeting.
    Me salió una risa involuntaria en medio de la reunión.