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ego in Portuguese

ego in Portuguese is ego, eu — ego means a person's sense of their own importance and self-worth.

ego in Portuguese

ego
noun
eu
noun

What does "ego" mean?

  1. noun A person's sense of their own importance and self-worth.
    "His ego was bruised when nobody noticed his new haircut."
  2. noun (psychology) In Freudian theory, the part of the mind that deals rationally with reality, balancing instinct against conscience.
    "In the textbook, the ego tries to keep our urges in check while facing reality."
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ego in a sentence

  • His ego was bruised when nobody noticed his new haircut.
  • Winning the award did wonders for his ego.
  • In the textbook, the ego tries to keep our urges in check while facing reality.
  • According to Freud, a weak ego struggles to balance what we want with what is right.

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What is "ego" in Portuguese?
"ego" in Portuguese is ego, eu. ego means: A person's sense of their own importance and self-worth.
How do you use "ego" in a sentence?
Example: "His ego was bruised when nobody noticed his new haircut." In Portuguese, "ego" is ego, eu.
Are there other ways to say "ego" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "ego": ego, eu.
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