Meaning
conscience
- consciousness
- awareness
In a sentence
Ho la coscienza pulita, non ho mentito.
My conscience is clear, I didn't lie.
Bisogna sempre agire secondo la propria coscienza.
One must always act according to one's conscience.
Ora ho più coscienza dei miei limiti.
Now I'm more aware of my limits.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| coscienza | feminine · singular |
| coscienze | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'coscienza' for moral conscience; 'consapevolezza' for general awareness.
- In 'perdere coscienza' (to lose consciousness), always use 'coscienza', not 'consapevolezza'.
- Plural 'coscienze' exists but is rare; usually uncountable in singular form.