ego
US /ˈiː.ɡoʊ/
UK /ˈiː.ɡoʊ/
1.
ego, autostima
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.
Il suo ego fu ferito quando non ottenne la promozione.
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She has a huge ego and always thinks she's right.
Ha un ego enorme e pensa sempre di avere ragione.
2.
Io
(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.
Secondo Freud, l'Io bilancia l'Es e il Super-Io.
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The development of the ego is crucial for a healthy personality.
Lo sviluppo dell'Io è cruciale per una personalità sana.