selves

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈsɛlvz/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/sɛlvz/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(selvz)

From self (n): npl: selves
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Principal Translations
InglésEspañol
self,
plural: selves
n
(individuality, identity)mismo/a adj
 She's back to her old self again.
 Ella ha vuelto a ser la misma de antes.
self n (true nature)naturaleza nf
 He showed his true self by that act of courage.
 Él mostró su verdadera naturaleza en ese acto de valentía.
self- prefix (independent, automatic)auto prefijo
 The virus is self-limiting and needs no treatment.
 El virus es autolimitante y no necesita tratamiento.
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Additional Translations
InglésEspañol
self n (personal interest, advantage)uno mismo loc nom
  ego nm
 Most religions require some sacrifice of self.
 La mayoría de las religiones requieren algún tipo de sacrificio por parte de uno mismo.
 La mayoría de las religiones requieren algún tipo de sacrificio del ego.
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Compound Forms:
InglésEspañol
composed,
self-composed
adj
(person: calm)sereno/a adj
  tranquilo/a adj
  sosegado/a adj
 Even in stressful situations, Cameron is composed.
 Incluso en situaciones de estrés, Cameron se muestra sereno.
economic self-sufficiency n uncountable (can support self)autonomía económica nf + adj
 The program helps unemployed residents to achieve economic self-sufficiency.
 Apenas tuvo autonomía económica, lo dejó.
identify as [sb/sth],
self-identify as [sb/sth]
v expr
(consider as your identity)identificarse como v prnl + prep
 A person who identifies as non-binary may use the pronoun "they".
 Una persona que se identifique como no binaria podría usar el pronombre «elle».
inner self n (spiritual and emotional part of [sb])yo interior loc nom m
 Meditation can help you find your inner self.
 La meditación te puede ayudar a encontrar a tu yo interior.
lack of self-confidence n (insecurity)inseguridad nf
 His lack of self-confidence held him back in his relationships with women.
 Esta oración no es una traducción de la original. Si no fuese tan inseguro, tendría más amigos.
  falta de confianza en uno mismo nf + loc adj
 La falta de confianza en si mismo le dificulta las relaciones personales.
  falta de autoconfianza nf + loc adj
 Su falta de auto-confianza le impide establecer buenas relaciones con las mujeres.
lose your self-assurance v expr (become less confident)perder la confianza en uno mismo loc verb
 Don't lose your self-assurance because of one mistake.
 No pierdas la confianza en ti mismo por un error.
one's self pron dated (your inner nature)uno mismo loc prnl
 Travel and meditation have long been considered good ways to find one's self.
 Los viajes y la meditación son considerados desde hace años como buenas maneras de encontrarse a uno mismo.
self-abasement n (degradation of yourself)autohumillación nf
self-abnegation n (denying yourself [sth])autosacrificio nm
self-absorbed adj (selfish, narcissistic)egocéntrico/a adj
 You're so self-absorbed; try thinking of someone besides yourself for a change!
self-absorption n (preoccupation with yourself)ensimismamiento nm
 Michael's self-absorption is typical of boys his age; he has no idea what's going on in the world.
self-absorption n (physics: process)autoabsorción nf
self-abuse n (harming yourself)autolesión nf
  autoagresión nf
self-abuse n euphemism (masturbation)masturbación nf
self-acting adj (acting by itself)solo/a adj
  por sí solo loc adj
self-addressed adj (envelope: to sender)con dirección del remitente loc adj
self-addressed envelope n (envelope addressed to self)sobre con la dirección del remitente nm + loc prep
  sobre con la dirección del destinatario nm + loc prep
self-adhesive adj (label, tape: sticks by itself)autoadhesivo/a adj
self-advocacy n (empowerment of disabled people)capacidad de hacerse valer por propios medios nf + loc adj
self-affirmation n (recognition of yourself)autoafirmación nf
self-aggrandizement n (promoting oneself aggressively)autoengrandecimiento nm
  (ES, coloquial)autobombo nm
self-analysis n (evaluating yourself)autoanálisis nm
  introspección nf
  evaluarse a sí mismo v prnl + prep
self-apparent adj (evident by itself)obvio/a adj
  evidente adj mf
self-appointed adj (without agreement of others)autoproclamado adj
self-appraisal n (assessment of yourself)autoevaluación nf
  autovaloración nf
self-assembly adj chiefly UK (to be assembled by buyer)autoensamblado adj
self-assembly n (biology, chemistry: spontaneous ordering)orden espontáneo loc nom m
self-assertion n (confident expression of opinions)asertividad nf
self-assertive adj (expressing one's views)asertivo adj
self-assessment n (evaluation of yourself)autoevaluación nf
 Employees must write a self-assessment in preparation for their annual performance review.
self-assessment n UK (calculating own tax bill) (de impuestos)autoevaluación nf
 The deadline for submitting your self-assessment is 31st January.
self-assurance n (confidence in yourself)confianza en uno mismo nf + loc prep
  autoconfianza nf
self-assured adj (confident)seguro de sí mismo loc adj
self-assuredness n (confidence)seguridad en uno mismo nf + loc prep
  confianza en uno mismo nf + loc prep
self-audit n (evaluation done on one's own behalf)autoevaluación nf
  (literal)auditoría hecha por uno mismo nf + loc adj
self-aware adj (conscious of your qualities and flaws)consciente de sí mismo loc adj
 Being self-aware is important if you want to fix your flaws.
 Ser consciente de ti mismo es importante si quieres arreglar tus defectos.
self-awareness n (understanding of yourself)conciencia de sí mismo, conciencia de uno mismo nf + loc adj
 Self-awareness and meditation are central to Buddhism.
 La conciencia de uno mismo y la meditación son fundamentales en el budismo.
self-belief n (confidence in yourself)confianza en uno mismo nf + loc adj
self-care n (keeping healthy without assistance)cuidado de uno mismo nm + loc adj
  autocuidado nm
self-catering n (holiday accommodation not including meals)régimen de alojamiento nm + loc adj
 Jose booked his family into a self-catering.
self-catering adj (holiday accommodation: not including meals)sin pensión loc adj
 Mary didn't like all-inclusive hotels, so she booked a self-catering motel down by the beach.
 A Mary no le gustaban los hoteles con todo incluido, así que reservó un motel sin pensión al lado de la playa.
self-censorship n (suppressing your own expression)autocensura nf
self-centered (US),
self-centred (UK)
adj
(concerned only with yourself)egocéntrico/a adj
  egoísta adj
 I'm so tired of your self-centered behavior!
 ¡Estoy cansada de tu conducta egocéntrica!
 ¡Estoy cansada de tu conducta egoísta!
self-certification n (statement of sick leave)justificación personal nf + adj mf
 Mandé a mi empresa una justificación personal de ausencia por motivo de enfermedad.
self-checkout,
self-service checkout
n
(automated store payment system)autopago nm
self-cleaning adj (automatically cleans itself)autolimpiable adj mf
self-closing adj (can close by itself)que se cierra automáticamente loc adj
  que se cierra solo loc adj
self-colored (US),
self-coloured (UK)
adj
(of uniform colour) (zoología, plumaje)de un solo color loc adj
 Keith keeps and races self-coloured pigeons.
 Keith cría palomas con plumaje de un solo color.
self-composure n (calmness)compostura nf
  aplomo nm
self-conceit n (arrogance)engreimiento nm
  presunción nf
  vanidad nf
self-confessed adj (admitted by self)confeso/a adj
self-confidence n (assurance in own qualities)confianza en sí mismo, confianza en uno mismo nf + loc adj
 On stage the band's lead singer was full of self-confidence.
 El líder de la banda derrochaba confianza en sí mismo sobre el escenario.
self-confident adj (assured)seguro de sí mismo loc adj
 Janice isn't self-confident enough to ask for a promotion.
 Janice no está segura de sí misma como para pedir un aumento.
self-congratulation n (smugness, being pleased with yourself)autocomplacencia nf
self-conscious adj (embarrassed, too self-aware)cohibido/a adj
  tímido/a adj
 Knowing that everyone was watching made me feel very self-conscious.
 Me sentí muy cohibido cuando me di cuenta de que todos me estaban mirando.
self-conscious adj (action, gesture: too self-aware)cohibido/a adj
  tímido/a adj
 Edward gave a self-conscious laugh.
 Edward soltó una risa cohibida.
self-conscious adj (aware of own existence)consciente de sí mismo loc adj
  consciente de uno mismo loc adj
 The robots in this sci-fi movie are self-conscious.
 Los robots de esta película de ciencia ficción son conscientes de sí mismos.
self-consciously adv (shyly, with embarrassment)tímidamente adv
  cohibidamente adv
 Jacob looked at the floor self-consciously when Celia told him he was handsome.
 Jacob miró el piso tímidamente cuando Celia le dijo que era muy guapo.
self-consciously adv (by design, with awareness)con cuidado loc adv
 The novel is written in a self-consciously literary style.
self-consciousness n (embarrassment) (de uno mismo)vergüenza nf
 Self-consciousness is normal among teenagers, especially if they move to a new school.
self-consciousness n (philosophy: awareness of self)autoconciencia nf
 The philosopher wrote extensively about self-consciousness.
self-contained adj (independent, separate and complete)independiente adj mf
 All of our accommodation is fully self-contained.
 Todos nuestros alojamientos son completamente independientes.
self-contained adj (person: unsociable)reservado/a adj
  solitario/a adj
 My father was a quiet, shy, self-contained man.
 Mi padre era un hombre callado, tímido y reservado.
self-contained adj ([sth]: operating without outside support)autónomo/a adj
 The self-contained ecosystem around the reef is vulnerable to climate change.
 El ecosistema autónomo alrededor de los corales es vulnerable al cambio climático.
self-contradiction n (internal inconsistency)autocontradicción nf
self-contradictory adj (statement, behaviour)autocontradictorio adj
self-control n (restraint, discipline)autocontrol nm
  dominio propio nm + adj
 Please try to exercise a little bit of self-control today; this is a very important meeting.
 Por favor ejercita el autocontrol hoy, es una reunión muy importante.
self-controlled adj (exercising moderation)con autocontrol loc adj
  sereno/a adj
self-correcting adj (fixes itself)autocorrector adj
self-critical adj (judgmental of oneself)autocrítico adj
self-criticism n (critiquing yourself)autocrítica nf
self-deception n (fooling yourself)autoengaño nm
  autodecepción nf
 Mike really thinks he'll pass his exams, even though he hasn't studied; his self-deception knows no bounds!
self-declared adj (proclaiming oneself to be)autoproclamado adj
 El autoproclamado presidente de los pobres vive en una casa de diez pisos.
self-defeating adj (causing problems for oneself)contraproducente adj mf
 You'll never get anywhere with a self-defeating attitude like that!
self-defense (US),
self-defence (UK)
n
(justifying yourself)defensa propia loc nom f
 No te inventes excusas en defensa propia: lo que has hecho no tiene excusa.
self-defense (US),
self-defence (UK)
n
(skill: fending off attack)autodefensa nf
 No sé ninguna técnica de autodefensa.
  defensa propia loc nom f
 Actuó en defensa propia.
  (artes marciales)defensa personal loc nom f
 Después de que le robaran el bolso decidió asistir a clases de defensa personal.
self-defense (US),
self-defence (UK)
n
(law: protecting self and family)defensa propia loc nom f
self-delusion n (believing [sth] false)ilusión nf
self-denial n (unselfishness, self-sacrifice)sacrificio nm
self-deprecating adj (critical of yourself)autocrítico adj
  crítico de uno mismo loc adj
 My older sister is far too self-deprecating for her own good.
 Mi hermana mayor es demasiado autocrítica.
self-described,
self-identified
adj
(considering yourself as)autodenominado adj
self-destruct vi (object: destroy itself)autodestruirse v prnl
self-destruct vi figurative (person: treat yourself abusively)autodestruirse v prnl
self-destruction n (automatic destroy mechanism)autodestrucción nf
 Esta oración no es una traducción de la original. ¡Corre, ha comenzado la cuenta regresiva para la autodestrucción del edificio!
self-destruction n (self-hating behaviour)conducta autodestructiva nf + adj
 The rebellious teenager seemed bent on self-destruction.
 El adolescente rebelde parecía inclinarse a una conducta autodestructiva.
  comportamiento autodestructivo nm + adj
 El adolescente rebelde parecía inclinarse a un comportamiento autodestructivo.
  actitud autodestructiva nf + adj
 El adolescente rebelde parecía inclinarse a una actitud autodestructiva.
  autodestrucción nf
 El adolescente rebelde parecía inclinarse a la autodestrucción.
self-destructive adj (harming oneself)autodestructivo adj
self-determination n (person: controlling own life)autodeterminación nf
self-determination n (country: governing itself)libre determinación loc nom f
self-determined adj (without outside influence)autodeterminado adj
self-diagnose vi (make diagnosis)autodiagnosticarse v prnl
self-diagnose [sth] vtr (identify an illness)autodiagnosticar vtr
self-diagnosed adj (illness: diagnosed by yourself)autodiagnosticado adj
self-diagnosed adj (person: diagnosing self as)autodiagnosticado adj
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