Description

Instinct refers to the innate behaviors and responses that organisms exhibit in reaction to specific stimuli. In medical contexts, it can relate to automatic physiological responses that do not require conscious thought.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should maintain a formal register when discussing instinct, as it may be used in psychological or behavioral contexts. Be aware that some may use colloquial terms like 'impulso' or 'tendencia', but these should be avoided in clinical settings to ensure clarity.

Example Sentences

EN: The doctor explained that some reactions are driven by instinct rather than conscious decision-making.

ES: El médico explicó que algunas reacciones son impulsadas por el instinto en lugar de decisiones conscientes.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'instinct' with 'instinto' in different contexts; misinterpreting related terms like 'impulso' as synonyms; failing to recognize the clinical implications of instinctual behaviors.