Spanish Conversation · Level 39
74 words
Spanish word
concienciar
Pronunciation
IPA/konθjenˈθjaɾ/
Meaning
- verbmake aware
Example
Tenemos que concienciar a la gente sobre el reciclaje.
We have to make people aware of recycling.
More examples
Hay campañas para concienciar sobre el ahorro energético.
There are campaigns to raise awareness about energy conservation.
Core concept
A campaign volunteer handing out flyers that make people notice an issue.
Common phrases
concienciar sobre el medio ambiente
raise awareness of environmental issues
concienciar al público
raise public awareness
concienciar a los estudiantes
raise awareness among students
Similar words
sensibilizar: Heightens concern or sensitivity about an issue so people pay attention.
informar: Conveys facts or information so people learn the relevant details.
educar: Teaches knowledge and thinking skills to develop informed judgment and behavior.
alertar: Warns about a danger or problem to prompt immediate attention or caution.
Definition in Spanish
Hacer que una persona o un grupo tome conciencia sobre un asunto, especialmente para cambiar su actitud o su comportamiento.
Word origin
From Spanish conciencia (from Latin conscientia) plus the verb-forming suffix -ar, so it literally means to raise or instill awareness.
Usage tips
- Often found in phrases like campañas de concienciación for public awareness drives, so expect it in formal or institutional contexts rather than casual chat.
Other meanings
- raise awarenessverb
Related words
- concienciaciónawareness-raisingnoun
- concienciadorawareness promoternoun
- concienciadoconsciousadjective