Subjetivo (en. Subjective)

/sub.xeˈti.βo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Based on personal opinions and viewpoints.
His critique of the work is very subjective.
Su crítica de la obra es muy subjetiva.
Related to individual perception or experience.
Art is subjective and can be interpreted in many ways.
El arte es subjetivo y puede interpretarse de muchas maneras.
Referring to an individual's subjectivity.
The author's philosophy is fundamentally subjective.
La filosofía del autor es fundamentalmente subjetiva.

Etymology

From the Latin 'subjectivus', which refers to what belongs to the subject.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Subjective vs objective
Difference between a judgment based on personal criteria and one based on facts.
subjetivo vs objetivo

Related Words

Subjectivity
Quality of the subjective; the ability of a subject to have personal experiences.
subjetividad
Objective
Having independent existence from the subject perceiving it; opposite to subjective.
objetivo
Perspective
Point of view from which something is perceived or analyzed.
perspectiva

Slang Meanings

Personal interpretation of a situation.
That opinion is very subjective, it depends on how you see it.
Esa opinión es muy subjetiva, depende de cómo lo veas.
Judgment based on emotions rather than facts.
What you said sounds very subjective, you should be more objective.
Lo que dijiste suena muy subjetivo, debes ser más objetivo.