basic instinct

ˈbeɪsɪk ˈɪnstɪŋkt
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Translation of basic instinct from English into Spanish

Noun

1.

survival

innate impulse driving survival or reproduction behavior
  • Animals rely on basic instinct to find food.Los animales dependen del instinto básico para encontrar comida.
2.

psychology

fundamental tendency in human nature or emotions
  • His basic instinct was to help others in need.Su instinto básico era ayudar a los demás necesitados.
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Examples of basic instinct in a sentence

  • Basic instinct drives animals to protect their young.
  • Her basic instinct was to flee from danger.
  • In a crisis, his basic instinct is to protect his family.

Translations of "basic instinct" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
instinto básiconm.

His basic instinct is to find a way to help others.

Su instinto básico es encontrar una manera de ayudar a los demás.

We believe that the urge to collect is a basic instinct.

Creemos que la necesidad de coleccionar es un instinto básico.

It's basic instinct to protect their womb.

Es su instinto básico para proteger a sus crías.

I know that fear is a basic instinct.

Sé que el miedo es un instinto básico.

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Other translations for basic instinct:

  • instinto primarionm.
  • Bajos instintos

basic instinct: Examples and translations in context

The sheets are all messed up like in basic instinct.

Mis sabanas están revueltas como en Instinto Básico.

Their subconscious pushes through until the urge becomes a basic instinct.

Su subconsciente les prueba hasta que el impulso se convierte en un instinto básico.

It's a basic instinct of a human being, his search for freedom.

Es un instinto básico del ser humano, su búsqueda de la libertad.

You and any every other living thing have a basic instinct that needs to survive.

Tú como toda criatura viviente tienes un instinto básico de supervivencia.

Except it's less steroid-induced, and more... basic instinct.

Excepto que es menos inducido por esteroides, y mucho más... instinto básico.

I am talking the full basic instinct.

Me refiero todo como "Instinto básico".

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