How to Speak to Your Subconscious to Get What You Want
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Essential vocabulary
paralysesHIGH PRIORITYparaliza
- Natural Spanish
- paraliza
- Meaning here
- stops you from taking action by making you stuck
- Nuance
- strong physical metaphor
- New example
- Fear paralyses my ability to make decisions.
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paralyses you into procrastination
procrastinationACTIVEprocrastinación
- Natural Spanish
- procrastinación
- Meaning here
- the action of delaying tasks
- Nuance
- common negative behavior
- New example
- Overcoming procrastination requires self-discipline.
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procrastination
nitrousRECOGNIZEnitro (impulso rápido)
- Natural Spanish
- nitro (impulso rápido)
- Meaning here
- a temporary powerful boost to willpower, like nitrous oxide in engines
- Nuance
- informal metaphor
- New example
- I used a cup of coffee as nitrous to get through the meeting.
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nitrous
self-hypnosisACTIVEautohipnosis
- Natural Spanish
- autohipnosis
- Meaning here
- a technique to influence your own subconscious mind
- Nuance
- technical term
- New example
- Self-hypnosis can help reduce anxiety.
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self-hypnosis
floodsACTIVEinunda
- Natural Spanish
- inunda
- Meaning here
- gives you an overwhelming amount of certainty
- Nuance
- intense metaphor
- New example
- Success floods you with confidence.
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floods you with certainty
delusionallyRECOGNIZEdelusionalmente
- Natural Spanish
- delusionalmente
- Meaning here
- in a way that is not based on reality, excessively optimistic
- Nuance
- slightly negative, clinical
- New example
- He was delusionally sure he would win the lottery.
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delusionally optimistic
deeper mindACTIVEmente más profunda
- Natural Spanish
- mente más profunda
- Meaning here
- the subconscious mind, as opposed to surface consciousness
- Nuance
- suggests a layer of mind that is not immediately accessible
- New example
- Through meditation, you can access your deeper mind.
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deeper mind
poised attentionACTIVEatención serena
- Natural Spanish
- atención serena
- Meaning here
- calm, composed focus ready to respond
- Nuance
- combines readiness with calm
- New example
- The speaker maintained poised attention despite noise.
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poised attention
physiologicallyRECOGNIZEfisiológicamente
- Natural Spanish
- fisiológicamente
- Meaning here
- in a way relating to the body’s functions
- Nuance
- technical term, emphasizing the physical aspect
- New example
- Yoga can physiologically reduce stress.
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physiologically
autonomyACTIVEautonomía
- Natural Spanish
- autonomía
- Meaning here
- self-governance, independence
- Nuance
- formal term, often psychological or political
- New example
- Many people desire more autonomy in their work.
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autonomy
seductive natureACTIVEnaturaleza seductora
- Natural Spanish
- naturaleza seductora
- Meaning here
- the attractive but harmful quality of something
- Nuance
- negative connotation, implying temptation
- New example
- The seductive nature of gambling can lead to addiction.
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seductive nature
focal pointACTIVEpunto focal
- Natural Spanish
- punto focal
- Meaning here
- the center of attention or activity
- Nuance
- metaphorical usage, often in visual or figurative sense
- New example
- The project became the focal point of the discussion.
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focal point
Expressions and useful chunks
resort tophrasal verb · ACTIVErecurrir a
- Natural Spanish
- recurrir a
- Meaning here
- use something as a last option because no better alternative
- Nuance
- implies desperation or lack of choice
- Register
- neutral
- New example
- I had to resort to borrowing money from my parents.
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resort to
whip yourself into shapeidiom · HIGH PRIORITYponerse en forma/obligarse a mejorar
- Natural Spanish
- ponerse en forma/obligarse a mejorar
- Meaning here
- forcing yourself to become disciplined or better through harsh effort
- Nuance
- harsh, self-punishing, determined
- Register
- informal
- New example
- I need to whip myself into shape before the summer vacation.
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whipping yourself into shape
loud and clearfixed expression · ACTIVEalto y claro
- Natural Spanish
- alto y claro
- Meaning here
- in a clear and unmistakable way
- Nuance
- emphasizes clarity and lack of ambiguity
- Register
- neutral
- New example
- I understand the instructions loud and clear.
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loud and clear
on your sideidiom · ACTIVEde tu parte
- Natural Spanish
- de tu parte
- Meaning here
- supporting you, working in your favor
- Nuance
- supportive, encouraging
- Register
- neutral
- New example
- I feel like my team is on my side.
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on your side
out of your depthidiom · HIGH PRIORITYfuera de tu alcance / abrumado
- Natural Spanish
- fuera de tu alcance / abrumado
- Meaning here
- feeling unable to deal with a situation because it is too difficult
- Nuance
- metaphor from swimming
- Register
- informal
- New example
- When they asked me to manage the department, I felt out of my depth.
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out of your depth
little by littleidiom · HIGH PRIORITYpoco a poco
- Natural Spanish
- poco a poco
- Meaning here
- gradually, in small steps
- Nuance
- implies slow but steady progression
- Register
- neutral
- New example
- Little by little, she built her confidence.
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Little by little
with this in mindfixed expression · HIGH PRIORITYcon esto en mente
- Natural Spanish
- con esto en mente
- Meaning here
- taking this into consideration
- Nuance
- used to logically connect an idea to a conclusion
- Register
- neutral/formal
- New example
- With this in mind, we should proceed carefully.
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With this in mind
act uponphrasal verb · ACTIVEactuar en base a
- Natural Spanish
- actuar en base a
- Meaning here
- take action based on (information, orders)
- Nuance
- implies implementing or following
- Register
- neutral/formal
- New example
- You must act upon the feedback you receive.
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act upon
treat something as sacredcollocation · RECOGNIZEtratar algo como sagrado
- Natural Spanish
- tratar algo como sagrado
- Meaning here
- consider something extremely important, not to be violated
- Nuance
- strong reverence, metaphorically sacred
- Register
- formal/literary
- New example
- They treat their daily routine as sacred.
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treat these letters as sacred
handle a difficult conversationcollocation · ACTIVEmanejar una conversación difícil
- Natural Spanish
- manejar una conversación difícil
- Meaning here
- manage a challenging discussion skillfully
- Nuance
- implies interpersonal skill and composure
- Register
- neutral
- New example
- Good managers know how to handle a difficult conversation with employees.
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handle a difficult conversation
more and morefixed expression · HIGH PRIORITYcada vez más
- Natural Spanish
- cada vez más
- Meaning here
- increasingly
- Nuance
- indicates continuous increase over time
- Register
- neutral
- New example
- She became more and more anxious as the deadline approached.
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more and more
Grammar and sentence patterns
[adv] + minded (to form compound adjective describing mindset)Se forma un adjetivo compuesto con un adverbio y 'minded' para describir la mentalidad de alguien. Ejemplos: 'business-minded', 'politically-minded'.
- Explanation
- Se forma un adjetivo compuesto con un adverbio y 'minded' para describir la mentalidad de alguien. Ejemplos: 'business-minded', 'politically-minded'.
- How to recognize it
- Ver un adverbio seguido de 'minded' (ej. 'ambitiously minded').
- New examples
- She is artistically minded. · They are environmentally minded.
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ambitiously minded
fail to + [infinitive]La estructura 'fail to + infinitivo' significa no lograr hacer algo. Se usa para indicar que algo no se consigue.
- Explanation
- La estructura 'fail to + infinitivo' significa no lograr hacer algo. Se usa para indicar que algo no se consigue.
- How to recognize it
- Encuentra 'fail to' seguido de un verbo en forma base.
- New examples
- He failed to complete the assignment. · I fail to understand your point.
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fail to speak to it with respect
as if + [subordinate clause]'As if' introduce una cláusula que expresa una comparación hipotética. Significa 'como si'.
- Explanation
- 'As if' introduce una cláusula que expresa una comparación hipotética. Significa 'como si'.
- How to recognize it
- Busca 'as if' seguido de un sujeto y un verbo (a menudo en pasado o subjuntivo en inglés, pero no necesariamente).
- New examples
- She acted as if she had never seen me before. · It looks as if it might rain.
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as if your mind is on your side
the + comparative, the + comparativeSe usa para expresar que un cambio en una cosa causa un cambio paralelo en otra. Equivale a 'cuanto más... más...' en español.
- Explanation
- Se usa para expresar que un cambio en una cosa causa un cambio paralelo en otra. Equivale a 'cuanto más... más...' en español.
- How to recognize it
- Busca dos cláusulas separadas por coma, cada una comenzando con 'the' seguido de un adjetivo o adverbio en grado comparativo.
- New examples
- The faster you drive, the more fuel you consume. · The more careful you are, the fewer mistakes you make.
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The more you practice, the more control you have
Meaning in context
Reference to nitrous oxideThe author uses 'nitrous' as a metaphor for a short, powerful boost, similar to how nitrous oxide is used in racing cars to increase engine power momentarily. It's an informal, playful comparison.
The author uses 'nitrous' as a metaphor for a short, powerful boost, similar to how nitrous oxide is used in racing cars to increase engine power momentarily. It's an informal, playful comparison.
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nitrous
Platform for newslettersSubstack is a website where writers publish paid subscription newsletters. The author uses it to share his teachings on self-hypnosis.
Substack is a website where writers publish paid subscription newsletters. The author uses it to share his teachings on self-hypnosis.
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Substack
Metaphorical use of 'channel'In English, 'channel' is often used metaphorically to mean a line of communication or a pathway. Here, 'the channel opens further' means that the communication path to your subconscious becomes clearer and more accessible. In Spanish, 'canal' can be used similarly, but this specific phrase may sound less natural if translated word-for-word.
In English, 'channel' is often used metaphorically to mean a line of communication or a pathway. Here, 'the channel opens further' means that the communication path to your subconscious becomes clearer and more accessible. In Spanish, 'canal' can be used similarly, but this specific phrase may sound less natural if translated word-for-word.
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the channel between you and your deeper mind opens further
Do not translate literally
whipping yourself into shapedisciplinarte a la fuerza
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whipping yourself into shape
- Literal reading
- azotarte para ponerte en forma
- Actual meaning
- disciplinarte severamente para mejorar
- Natural Spanish
- disciplinarte a la fuerza
loud and clearclaro y fuerte
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loud and clear
- Literal reading
- alto y claro
- Actual meaning
- de manera clara y sin ambigüedad
- Natural Spanish
- claro y fuerte
out of your depthestar fuera de tu alcance
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out of your depth
- Literal reading
- fuera de tu profundidad
- Actual meaning
- sentirse incapaz de manejar la situación
- Natural Spanish
- estar fuera de tu alcance
on your sidede tu parte
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on your side
- Literal reading
- de tu lado
- Actual meaning
- apoyándote, a tu favor
- Natural Spanish
- de tu parte
floods you with certaintyte llena de certeza
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floods you with certainty
- Literal reading
- te inunda con certeza
- Actual meaning
- te da una gran cantidad de certeza
- Natural Spanish
- te llena de certeza
The presence in your eyesLa mirada serena y atenta
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The presence in your eyes
- Literal reading
- La presencia en tus ojos
- Actual meaning
- The look or aura of full attention and confidence in your gaze
- Natural Spanish
- La mirada serena y atenta
Expressions to keep
whip yourself into shapeponerse en forma a la fuerza
ponerse en forma a la fuerza
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whipping yourself into shape
loud and clearalto y claro
alto y claro
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loud and clear
out of your depthfuera de tu alcance
fuera de tu alcance
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out of your depth
on your sidede tu parte
de tu parte
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on your side
little by littlepoco a poco
poco a poco
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Little by little
with this in mindcon esto en mente
con esto en mente
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With this in mind
act uponactuar en base a
actuar en base a
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act upon