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amor propio

/aˈmoɾ ˈpɾo.pjo/
noun phrase★Intermediate— self-love
formal

The regard one has for oneself; respect for one's own worth and well-being.

Practicar el amor propio te ayuda a tomar mejores decisiones.

Practicing self-love helps you make better decisions.

El amor propio no es egoísmo, es necesario para tu salud mental.

Self-love isn't selfishness; it's necessary for your mental health.

💡

Commonly used in psychology and self-help contexts to describe healthy self-esteem.

Collocations

faltar de amor propioto lack self-lovefortalecer el amor propioto strengthen self-lovecuidar el amor propioto take care of self-love

Synonyms

autoestimarespeto por uno mismovaloración personal

Antonyms

desprecio por uno mismofalta de autoestima

Related Phrases

quererse a uno mismophrase
to love oneself
valerse por sí mismophrase
to be self-reliant

💡Pro Tip

Common Mistake

Do not confuse 'amor propio' with 'egoísmo'. Self-love is healthy, while selfishness harms relationships.

⚡Gold Rule

Usage Context

'Amor propio' is always positive. If referring to excessive self-focus, use 'egoísmo' or 'narcisismo'.

📖Word Origin

From Latin 'amor' (love) + 'propio' (own, proper). The phrase evolved in Spanish to describe the concept of valuing oneself, distinct from 'egoísmo' (selfishness).

📝Usage Notes

Used in both personal and professional contexts to emphasize the importance of self-respect. Avoid confusing with 'egoísmo' (selfishness), which implies excessive concern for oneself at others' expense.

Word Breakdown

amor
love
noun
+
propio
own
adjective
Diccionario Español-Inglés

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