Íd (en. Id)

/id/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Part of the mind according to Freud's theory that represents instinctual impulses.
The id seeks immediate satisfaction of desires.
El íd busca la satisfacción inmediata de los deseos.
In psychology, the primitive aspect of personality that operates on the pleasure principle.
Conflicts between the id and the ego can cause anxiety.
Los conflictos entre el íd y el ego pueden causar ansiedad.

Etymology

Derived from the English term 'id', abbreviation of 'identity'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

psychological id
It refers to the primitive and basic aspect of personality.
id psicológico
conflicts of the id
Difficulties resulting from instinctual desires versus social norms.
conflictos del id

Related Words

ego
Part of the mind that mediates between the id and reality.
ego
superego
The part of the mind that incorporates moral and ethical norms.
superego
psyche
The totality of mental processes and personality.
psique

Slang Meanings

A term used in contexts of cultural or social identity.
She identifies with her id and her cultural heritage.
Ella se identifica con su íd y su herencia cultural.
Referring to identity in a broader sense.
The concept of id has evolved in the digital age.
El concepto de íd ha evolucionado en la era digital.