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Tomar conciencia

To become aware / To realise the importance of

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Used when someone comes to understand or appreciate the significance of something. Common in social, environmental, and educational contexts.

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Es importante tomar conciencia del problema medioambiental.

It's important to become aware of the environmental problem.

Poco a poco la sociedad toma conciencia de estas cuestiones.

Little by little society is becoming aware of these issues.

—¿Cuándo cambió? —Cuando tomó conciencia de lo que estaba haciendo.

—When did he change? —When he became aware of what he was doing.

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