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percepción

perception

noun pehr-sep-SYOHN Rare
Body & Health Senses

Origin: From Latin perceptio.

Usage Note

Percepción covers both sensory perception (percepción visual) and abstract or social impression (la percepción pública). The related verb is percibir. The plural percepciones does not shift the stress, but adds a syllable — a common stumbling block for learners.

Examples

"La percepción del color varía de persona a persona."

Natural Translation

Colour perception varies from person to person.

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