Spanish word

concepto

Pronunciation

IPA/konˈθepto/

Meaning

  • masculine nounidea

Example

Tengo un concepto diferente.

I have a different idea.

Illustration for concepto (idea)

More examples

Explica el concepto con un ejemplo sencillo.

Explain the idea with a simple example.

Core concept

Short formulation used to explain or discuss the gist of something.

Common phrases

  • comprender el concepto

    grasp the idea

  • explicar el concepto

    explain the idea

  • un concepto abstracto

    an abstract idea

Similar words

idea: Spontaneous, informal mental spark or suggestion offered without detailed development.
opinión: Statement of what someone believes or prefers about an issue, often voiced as a judgment.
pensamiento: Active inner process of thinking and examining matters to reach clarity or insight.
noción: Rough, imprecise sense of what something is, lacking clear or detailed knowledge.

Definition in Spanish

Noción general que sintetiza las ideas principales sobre algo para facilitar su comunicación.

Word origin

Cognate with English concept, concepto comes from Latin conceptus, the past participle of concipere ('to take together'), reflecting a notion formed by combining main points.

Usage tips

  • In everyday speech 'concepto' is somewhat more formal than 'idea', so speakers often use 'idea' for casual thoughts and 'concepto' for a defined or discussed notion.

Other meanings

  • conceptnoun

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