self

• Prefijo o forma combinante que se usa para formar adjetivos y sustantivos que indican algo relacionado con uno mismo o consigo mismo, a menudo implicando autonomía o autorreferencia. También puede expresar la idea de propio, personal o independiente.

A prefix or combining form used to form adjectives and nouns indicating something relating to oneself or itself, often implying autonomy or self-reference.

1. Self-referentialB2formal

   Relating to or designating the same person or thing; used in compound words to indicate action directed back upon the subject.

   autorreferencial

   • Self-care is important for mental health.
   • He has a self-destructive habit of procrastinating.
   • The company promotes self-improvement among its employees.

   Sinónimosreflexive

• Sustantivo que designa la esencia, personalidad o identidad de una persona o cosa, lo que la distingue de otras o el propio individuo como sujeto consciente.

A noun referring to the essential being, personality, or identity of a person or thing, distinct from others.

1. Individual identityB2formal

   The essential being of a person, distinct from others.

   Uno mismo / Identidad individual

   • She is trying to find her true self.
   • He lost his sense of self after the accident.
   • Meditation helps you connect with your inner self.

   Sinónimosegoessenceidentityindividualitypersonasoulspirit

2. Personal interest or advantageB2formal

   One's own interest or welfare, often in a selfish context.

   Interés o beneficio propio

   • He acted out of self-interest rather than generosity.
   • Her decision was based purely on self-preservation.
   • The politician's actions were motivated by self-promotion.

   Sinónimosegoismegotismself-centerednessself-interestself-regardself-seekingselfishness

   Antónimosaltruismself-sacrificeselflessness

3. Personality or characterB2formal

   The combination of characteristics that make up a person's nature.

   Personalidad o carácter

   • Her kind self always helps others.
   • He showed his true self when under pressure.
   • The therapy helped her become her best self.

   Sinónimoscharacteregoessenceidentityindividualitynaturepersonalitypsychesoul