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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.
Synonyms
awarenessperceptionmindsentiencecognition
Antonyms
unconsciousnessoblivionunawarenessinsensibility

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
consciência
Standard usage for all meanings
Rio de Janeiro
consciência
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
consciência
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
consciência
Standard European Portuguese; identical to Brazilian usage

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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