ego
US /ˈiː.ɡoʊ/
UK /ˈiː.ɡoʊ/
1.
ego, autoestima
a person's sense of self-esteem or self-importance
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His ego was bruised when he didn't get the promotion.
Su ego fue herido cuando no consiguió el ascenso.
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She has a huge ego and always thinks she's right.
Ella tiene un ego enorme y siempre cree que tiene razón.
2.
ego
(in Freudian theory) the part of the mind that mediates between the conscious and unconscious elements and is responsible for reality testing and a sense of personal identity
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According to Freud, the ego balances the id and the superego.
Según Freud, el ego equilibra el ello y el superyó.
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The development of the ego is crucial for a healthy personality.
El desarrollo del ego es crucial para una personalidad sana.