What does «self» mean in Spanish?
- English word whose meaning is "self", "I" or "itself" and that enters as the first element of numerous compound voices, some of which are frequently used in the Hispanic area.
Examples of use in Spanish: "self-control, dominio de sí mismo"; "self-government, autogobierno"; "self-induction, autoinducción"; "self-service, autoservicio"; "self-made, persona que por sus propios medios se ha elevado a una alta posición social o económica, autodidacta".
- In psychology, beliefs, concepts and subjective representations that the person has of himself (self-reference). Self-awareness, individuality, sense of identity.