Also means
self-esteem
Usage Note
Ego is used both in everyday speech ('tiene mucho ego' = he's very full of himself) and in psychology, where it retains its Freudian sense of the conscious self. The related adjective egocéntrico means self-centred. Unlike English, Spanish also freely uses el yo as a philosophical synonym.
Examples
"Su ego no le deja escuchar críticas."
Natural Translation
His ego won't let him hear criticism.
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