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conscio

conscious

adjective KON-shoh Rare
Mind & Emotions Mental States

Origin: From Latin conscius, from con- (together) + scire (to know).

Also means

aware

Usage Note

Conscio agrees in gender and number: conscio/conscia/consci/consce. It is more formal than consapevole (aware) and implies inner awareness of one's own state or guilt. Do not confuse with cosciente (conscious, sentient).

Examples

"Era conscia del rischio che stava correndo."

Natural Translation

She was conscious of the risk she was taking.

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