consciente
adjectiveCEFR B2
What does “consciente” mean in English?
conscious, aware — knowing or mindful of something
conscious, aware — knowing or mindful of something (ser consciente de que); also: medically conscious/awake (estar consciente)
Example sentences
Hay que ser consciente de que las políticas de austeridad tienen un impacto desproporcionado en los colectivos más vulnerables.
One has to be aware that austerity policies have a disproportionate impact on the most vulnerable groups.
El paciente no estaba consciente cuando llegaron los servicios de emergencia al lugar del accidente.
The patient was not conscious when the emergency services arrived at the scene of the accident.
Las empresas deben ser conscientes de su huella medioambiental si quieren mantener la confianza de sus consumidores.
Companies must be aware of their environmental footprint if they want to maintain consumer trust.
How to use it
Consciente means 'conscious' or 'aware'. Ser vs estar: 'ser consciente de algo' = to be aware of something (knowledge/attitude — uses ser in this prepositional construction). 'Estar consciente' = to be conscious / awake (medical state — estar). This is a textbook ser/estar contrast. Key collocations: ser consciente de que... + indicative (to be aware that); ser consciente del riesgo; tomar conciencia (to become aware). At B2 the ser consciente de construction is crucial for academic and analytical writing.
Common mistake
Ser consciente de = to be aware of (knowledge/attitude). Estar consciente = to be conscious/awake (medical or physical state). These are the two patterns; don't mix them. 'El gobierno no es consciente del problema' = The government is not aware of the problem. 'El paciente está consciente' = The patient is conscious. Note: consciente de que takes indicative (not subjunctive) because it states an awareness of something real.