instinctively

BrE /ˈɪnstɪŋktɪvli/ AmE /ˈɪn(st)lɪktɪvli/

adverb en → es

1 BY NATURE B2

in a way that is natural and not learned or planned

de manera instintiva, por naturaleza

  • [adverb + verb]

Collocations instinctively react to something · instinctively know

  • She instinctively reached out to comfort him.

    Ella extendió la mano para consolarlo de manera instintiva.

2 WITHOUT THINKING B2

in a way that is done without thinking or considering the consequences

sin pensar, por reflejo

  • [adverb + verb]

Collocations instinctively respond to something · instinctively react

  • He instinctively jumped into the water to save her.

    Él saltó al agua sin pensarlo para salvarla.