Spanish Conversation · Level 28
89 words
Spanish word
individuo
Pronunciation
IPA/indiˈβiðwo/
Meaning
- masculine nounperson
Example
Cada individuo tiene derechos.
Each person has rights.
More examples
Los derechos del individuo deben respetarse en la sociedad.
The rights of the individual must be respected in society.
Core concept
Single distinct entity regarded as one unit.
Common phrases
derechos del individuo
rights of the individual
individuo en la sociedad
individual in society
la privacidad del individuo
the individual's privacy
Similar words
persona: Individual human being seen in personal, everyday terms.
sujeto: Person who serves as the subject or party in a specific situation.
participante: Person actively taking part in an event or activity.
miembro: Person who belongs to a group or organization.
Definition in Spanish
Cada entidad considerada como un solo elemento distinto de los demás; en la práctica suele referirse a una persona.
Word origin
From Latin indivīduus 'indivisible', originally meaning 'not divisible' and later used to denote a single person or unit.
Usage tips
- Frequent in legal, formal, or news contexts and therefore can sound impersonal in casual conversation, where persona or a name is more natural.
Other meanings
- individualnoun
Opposites
- colectividadcollectivitynoun
Related words
- individualindividualadjective
- individualismoindividualismnoun