Spanish word

introversión

Pronunciation

IPA/intɾoβeɾˈsjon/

Meaning

  • feminine nounintroversion

Example

Necesito tiempo a solas porque mi introversión me cansa en reuniones largas.

I need time alone because my introversion tires me out at long meetings.

Illustration for introversión (introversion)

More examples

Intentó superar su introversión practicando hablar en pequeños grupos.

He tried to overcome his introversion by practicing speaking in small groups.

Core concept

Preference for quiet, solitary activities.

Common phrases

  • superar la introversión

    overcome introversion

  • luchar contra la introversión

    fight against introversion

Similar words

timidez: Feels nervous in front of others and avoids being the center of attention.
reserva: Keeps emotions and thoughts private, showing modest restraint in expression.
retraimiento: Withdraws from group interactions and keeps physical or emotional distance.
introspección: Turns attention inward to examine thoughts and feelings deeply.

Definition in Spanish

Rasgo de personalidad por el cual alguien prefiere actividades tranquilas y recarga su energía estando a solas más que en compañía constante.

Word origin

Spanish introversión comes from Latin introversio 'turning inward', built from intro- 'inward' plus versio/vertere 'to turn'.

Usage tips

  • The adjective 'introvertido/a' and the phrase 'soy introvertido' are more common in conversation than the noun 'introversión', while 'tener introversión' sounds formal or clinical.

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