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    Noción (en. Notion)

    /noˈθjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Concept or idea that one has of something.
    The notion of democracy is fundamental to society.
    La noción de democracia es fundamental para la sociedad.
    Rudimentary or elementary knowledge about a topic.
    He only has a basic notion of mathematics.
    Solo tiene una noción básica de matemáticas.
    General perception or understanding formed without digging deeper.
    His notion about Japanese culture is based on stereotypes.
    Su noción sobre la cultura japonesa se basa en estereotipos.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'notio', which means 'knowledge' or 'idea'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a notion
    to have a basic or general knowledge of something.
    tener noción
    to be in the notion
    to be aware of or conscious of a situation.
    estar en la noción
    to give a notion
    to provide general information about a topic.
    dar una noción

    Related Words

    knowledge
    The state or condition of knowing something.
    conocimiento
    perception
    The way in which something is understood or interpreted.
    percepción
    ideation
    The process of forming ideas or concepts.
    ideación

    Slang Meanings

    To have a vague idea.
    I don't have a clear notion of what happened last night.
    No tengo una noción clara de lo que pasó anoche.
    To know something broadly.
    I have notions of architecture thanks to a friend.
    Tengo nociones de arquitectura gracias a un amigo.