percepción

perception

percepción(pehr-sehp-syohn)

feminine noun

1. (sensing)

a. perception

Después de dejar de fumar, mejoró su percepción de los sabores.

After quitting smoking, his perception of taste improved.

2. (idea)

a. perception

Al consumir estupefacientes, la percepción de lo que te rodea se ve afectada.

When you use narcotics, your perception of your environment is affected.

3. (finance)

a. payment

No le corresponde la percepción de la pensión de viudedad porque no estaban casados.

She's not entitled to the payment of the widow's pension because they weren't married.

b. collection

El sistema de salud pública no es gratuito, se financia mediante la percepción de impuestos.

The public health system isn't free; it's funded through the collection of taxes.

c. receipt

La percepción del salario está garantizada aunque vayas a la huelga.

The receipt of the wage is guaranteed even if you go on strike.

percepción

Noun

1. (por los sentidos, la inteligencia)

a. perception

percepción extrasensorialextrasensory perception

2. (cobro)

a. receipt, collection

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percepción

1 (facultad) perception

percepción extrasensorial extrasensory perception

2 (idea) perception; idea

3 (Com) (Economía) collection; (recibo) receipt