individuo
Del latín 'individuum', que significa 'indivisible'.
NOUN
(1)
[/indiviˈðuo/es-ES]
individual
literal
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person
common
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being
philosophical
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entity
abstract
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single person
phrase
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individualistic concept
untranslatable
(The term 'individuo' often encapsulates cultural notions of individuality which do not have a direct single-word translation.)
A single living being, especially a human being, considered as a distinct and separate entity. It can refer to any person or individual and is often used to emphasize their uniqueness or separateness from a group or collective. Furthermore, 'individuo' can carry a deeper, untranslatable cultural connotation related to the concept of individuality itself, encompassing philosophical notions of selfhood, autonomy, and the distinct value of an individual in society, which may not be fully captured by a single English word.
sustantivo regular
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| individuos |
- Cada individuo tiene derecho a su propia opinión. — Every individual has the right to their own opinion.
- Se observó un individuo sospechoso cerca de la escena del crimen. — A suspicious individual was observed near the crime scene.
- La sociedad debe proteger la dignidad de cada individuo. — Society must protect the dignity of every individual.