Spanish Conversation · Level 127
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Spanish word
autodominio
Pronunciation
IPA/awtoðoˈminjo/
Meaning
- masculine nounself-control
Example
Necesitas autodominio para controlar los nervios.
You need self-control to control your nerves.
More examples
Para seguir la dieta, la falta de autodominio suele ser el problema principal.
To stick to the diet, lack of self-control is often the main problem.
Core concept
Inner mastery over impulses and emotions.
Common phrases
falta de autodominio
lack of self-control
recuperar autodominio
regain self-control
Similar words
autocontrol: Immediate self-restraint that stops reflexive reactions and preserves composure.
control: Putting behavior and events under one's direction to achieve intended plans.
autodisciplina: Regulating one's behavior through rules and persistence to reach objectives.
contención: Holding back surging impulses or feelings to avoid showing them outwardly.
Definition in Spanish
Facultad para mantenerse dueño de las propias emociones y actos, evitando dejarse llevar por impulsos.
Word origin
Autodominio derives from auto- 'self' and dominio 'dominion' (from Latin dominium) and now denotes the capacity to keep one's emotions and actions under control.
Usage tips
- Used to describe a lasting personal quality or strong will, it commonly appears with verbs like tener, mostrar, or desarrollar while controlarse or autocontrol are more natural for immediate restraint.
Other meanings
- self-restraintnoun
- self-disciplinenoun
- self-regulationnoun
Opposites
- impetuosidadimpetuositynoun