consciente
/konsˈθjente/
The English word conscious is translated into Spanish as consciente.
The adjective consciente is used to describe someone who is aware of their own existence. When you want to say you are conscious of something, you typically follow the adjective with the preposition de.
Meaning: aware of one's own existence (adj)
Which one should you use?
It is important to distinguish between the adjective consciente (conscious/aware) and the noun conciencia (conscience/consciousness).
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective consciente is invariant for gender, so it remains the same whether it modifies a masculine or feminine noun. To form the plural, simply add -s to create conscientes.
How do you pronounce it?
/konsˈθjente/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word consciente shares its Latin roots with the English word 'science'. Both trace back to the root meaning 'to know'.
- When describing someone who has fainted or lost consciousness, Spanish speakers rarely say they are no longer consciente. Instead, they use the phrase perder el conocimiento, which literally translates to 'to lose the knowledge'.
- A ciudadano consciente is not just a citizen who is awake, but one who is socially responsible and civic-minded.
Examples in context
- Tom volvió a ser consciente.Tom became conscious.This sentence shows how to express a person regaining consciousness using consciente.Tatoeba #5960693 by albrusgher, translation #3727766 by CM
- Yo no era consciente de su presencia.I was not conscious of his presence.This sentence demonstrates how to use consciente with the preposition de to express awareness of something.Tatoeba #635612 by Leono, translation #260039 by CK
- Él no era consciente de su propio error.He was not conscious of his own mistake.This sentence illustrates expressing a lack of awareness regarding a mistake using consciente.Tatoeba #1004717 by Shishir, translation #298661 by CK
- Juan está consciente de sus responsabilidades.Juan is conscious of his responsibilities.
- Es importante tomar decisiones conscientes en nuestra vida.It's important to make conscious decisions in our lives.
- Estoy consciente de la importancia de cuidar el medio ambiente.I am conscious of the importance of taking care of the environment.
- Estoy al tanto de las últimas noticias.I am conscious of the latest news.
- Permanece al tanto de los cambios en el itinerario.Stay conscious of any changes in the itinerary.
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Example conversation
Elena and Javier are talking about a patient in a hospital.
- ElenaEl paciente ya está consciente.The patient is already conscious.
- Javier¿Puede hablar con nosotros, Elena?Can he speak with us, Elena?
- ElenaSí, Javier, pero está muy confundido.Yes, Javier, but he is very confused.
- JavierEs bueno que sea consciente ahora.It is good that he is conscious now.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry consciente, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries consciente, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
