concepción
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USAGE NOTE
This word must begin with a capital letter, and must be preceded by the definite article in the sense shown in 2).
la concepción(
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)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (biology)
a. conception
Nuestras leyes consideran que el "embarazo" comprende desde la concepción hasta el parto.Our legislation considers "pregnancy" as spanning from conception until birth.
2. (religious)
a. Conception
La pintura al fresco muestra la Inmaculada Concepción de la Virgen María.The fresco shows the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary.
3. (origin)
a. conception
Su plan estuvo fallado desde la concepción misma.Their plan was flawed from its very conception.
4. (perception)
a. idea
Su concepción de servir al país involucra unirse al ejército.His idea of serving the country means joining the army.
b. conception
Los críticos tienen concepciones distintas de la película.The critics have different conceptions of the movie.
c. understanding
La concepción del arte que tiene el escultor moderno va más allá de lo tangible.The modern sculptor's understanding of art goes beyond what is tangible.
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