consciousness
[/ˈkɒnʃəsnəs/]
noun
consciência
1. The state of being aware of and able to think about one's surroundings, thoughts, and feelings
She regained consciousness after the accident.
Ela recuperou a consciência após o acidente.
2. The part of the mind that is aware of a person's self, environment, and mental activity
Stream of consciousness writing allows thoughts to flow freely.
A escrita de fluxo de consciência permite que os pensamentos fluam livremente.
3. Internal knowledge or conviction about something; moral awareness
Her consciousness told her it was the right decision.
Sua consciência disse-lhe que era a decisão correta.
4. Collective awareness or shared understanding within a group or society
Social consciousness grew during the civil rights movement.
A consciência social cresceu durante o movimento pelos direitos civis.
Related Idioms & Phrases
stream of consciousness - fluxo de consciência
guilty conscience - consciência culpada
lose consciousness - perder a consciência
regain consciousness - recuperar a consciência
raise consciousness - elevar a consciência
in all conscience - com boa consciência
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