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ego

/ˈiː.ɡəʊ/

Tradução: Substantivo que designa o senso de valor próprio ou autoestima de uma pessoa, ou a parte consciente da psique que serve de mediadora entre o Id e o Superego.

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noun

B2formalcommonscientific/ˈiː.ɡəʊ/

A noun referring to a person's sense of self-esteem or self-importance, or the conscious part of the mind that mediates between the id and the superego.

  • 🇵🇹Substantivo que designa o senso de valor próprio ou autoestima de uma pessoa, ou a parte consciente da psique que serve de mediadora entre o Id e o Superego.
  1. Self-esteem or pride B2 informal

    An exaggerated sense of self-importance or pride in one's own abilities or achievements.

    • His ego was bruised after losing the competition.
    • She has a huge ego and never admits when she's wrong.
    • Don't let your ego get in the way of making good decisions.

    🇵🇹Ego

    Sinônimos: arroganceconceitegotismnarcissismprideself-centerednessself-esteemself-importanceself-loveself-regardself-worthvanity

    Antônimos: diffidencehumilitymodestyselflessness

  2. Sense of self B2 formal

    A person's consciousness of their own identity and individuality.

    • Meditation can help you connect with your true ego.
    • The child's ego develops as they grow and learn about themselves.
    • He has a strong sense of ego that defines his actions.

    🇵🇹Ego

    Sinônimos: identityself

  3. Psychoanalytic concept C1 formal

    In psychoanalysis, the part of the mind that mediates between the id, superego, and reality, representing the conscious self.

    • Freud described the ego as the rational part of the psyche.
    • The ego balances the demands of the id and the superego.
    • Therapists often explore how the ego handles internal conflicts.

    🇵🇹Ego

    Sinônimos: iself

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  • ego's possessive singular form