Spanish word

conducta

Pronunciation

IPA/konˈdukta/

Meaning

  • feminine nounbehavior

Example

Su conducta fue ejemplo para los demás.

His behavior was an example to others.

Illustration for conducta (behavior)

More examples

La conducta cotidiana revela nuestros hábitos.

Everyday behavior reveals our habits.

Core concept

Repeated patterned actions that define how someone behaves.

Common phrases

  • conducta social

    social behavior

  • conducta cotidiana

    everyday behavior

  • conducta profesional

    professional behavior

Similar words

comportamiento: Visible habits or reactions a person displays in everyday situations.
hábito: Personal routine performed repeatedly until it becomes automatic.
manera: Particular manner or technique used to carry out an action.
modales: Socially expected etiquette and polite behavior in public contexts.

Definition in Spanish

Modo de comportarse de una persona, entendido como patrones o hábitos de actuación en diferentes contextos.

Word origin

From the Latin past participle conductus (from conducere 'to lead together'), the sense shifts from 'that which is led' to 'a way of acting'.

Usage tips

  • Unlike the English verb 'to conduct', conducta is a noun in Spanish; the corresponding verb is conducir, which can also mean 'to drive' so conducta never functions as a verb.

Other meanings

  • demeanornoun
  • conductnoun

Opposites

  • indisciplinaindisciplinenoun
  • irresponsabilidadirresponsibilitynoun

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