nounfemininepl: consciences
consciência
1. An inner feeling acting as a guide to the rightness or wrongness of one's behavior
His conscience wouldn't allow him to lie to his friend.
Sua consciência não o permitiu mentir para seu amigo.
2. The part of the mind that makes you aware of your actions as being right or wrong
She had a clear conscience after telling the truth.
Ela tinha a consciência tranquila depois de contar a verdade.
3. A sense of moral responsibility for one's conduct
He acted in good conscience, believing he was doing the right thing.
Ele agiu de boa consciência, acreditando estar fazendo a coisa certa.
In both Brazilian and American culture, conscience is deeply tied to personal responsibility and moral judgment. The phrase 'clear conscience' (consciência tranquila) is commonly used in Brazilian Portuguese to describe peace of mind regarding one's actions. In the USA, conscience is often invoked in discussions about religious freedom, civil disobedience, and personal ethics.
Related Idioms & Phrases
clear conscience - consciência tranquila
guilty conscience - consciência culpada
in (all) good conscience - de boa consciência
conscience-stricken - com remorso
freedom of conscience - liberdade de consciência
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