concepción
/konθebˈθjon/
The English word "conception" is translated into Spanish as concepción.
concepción is the most straightforward translation for the English word "conception", referring to an image, idea or notion formed in the mind. In certain contexts, such as discussing a planned or desired conception, you may use the phrase concepción deseada.
Meaning: an image, idea, or notion formed in the mind (noun)
Which one should you use?
While concepción refers to the mental formation of an idea, the Spanish word concepto is more commonly used when referring to a specific abstract concept or a defined term.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of the noun is concepciones, which is created by adding -es to the singular form.
How do you pronounce it?
/konθebˈθjon/
Did you know?
- The city of Concepción in Chile is one of the country's most important urban centers, named after the religious feast of the Immaculate Conception.
- The root of the word, Latin capiō, is the same ancestor for the English words 'capture' and 'capable', linking the act of 'taking in' an idea to 'seizing' something.
- In legal or formal Spanish, concepto can be used to mean 'reason' or 'motive', such as in the phrase por concepto de, which explains why a payment is being made.
Examples in context
- La concepción del proyecto se debe a la señora Rodríguez pero el grueso de su realización de lo debemos a las señoras Hurtado y Romero.The conception for the project stems from Mrs. Rodríguez, but the majority of its realization was through the efforts of Mrs. Hurtado and Mrs. Romero.This sentence illustrates the use of concepción regarding the origin of a project.Tatoeba #10263429 by Seael, translation #10612203 by sangelo
- El proceso de concepción involucra la unión de un óvulo y un espermatozoide.The process of conception involves the union of an egg and a sperm.
- Su concepción de la justicia es muy diferente a la mía.His conception of justice is very different from mine.
- Tengo una concepción muy clara de lo que quiero lograr.I have a very clear conception of what I want to achieve.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are discussing a new business plan.
- JavierTu concepción del negocio es bastante innovadora.Your conception of the business is quite innovative.
- SofíaGracias, Javier, trato de pensar de forma distinta.Thank you, Javier, I try to think differently.
- JavierEso es lo que más me gusta de ti.That is what I like most about you.
- SofíaEspero que podamos trabajar juntos en esto.I hope we can work together on this.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry concepción, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries concepción, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
