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concepto

concept

noun kohn-SEP-toh Less Common
Mind & Emotions Mental States

Also means

notion, idea

Usage Note

Concepto is more formal than idea and often appears in philosophical, academic, and business writing. In invoices and financial statements it means 'item' or 'heading' (en concepto de = 'as payment for'). The phrase tener un buen concepto de alguien means to have a high opinion of someone.

Examples

"Es un concepto difícil de entender."

Natural Translation

It is a difficult concept to understand.

Literal Translation

It-is a concept difficult of to-understand

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