What is the Spanish word for "instinct"?

Learn how to say "instinct" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

instinct

Spanish

instinto

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Alternative translations of "instinct"

ímpetu
intuición
impulso
reacción

Examples of how to use "instinct" in Spanish

English
A mother has a strong protective instinct.
Spanish
Una madre tiene un fuerte instinto protector.
English
She followed her instinct and closed the door.
Spanish
Ella siguió su instinto y cerró la puerta.
English
His instinct told him to call for help.
Spanish
Su instinto le dijo que llamara ayuda.
English
A mother's instinct often protects her children.
Spanish
El instinto de una madre a menudo protege a sus hijos.
English
Trust your instinct when making a quick decision.
Spanish
Confía en tu instinto cuando tomes una decisión rápida.

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