mental
“mental” means “mental” in Spanish (related to the mind).
mental
Also: psychological, intellectual
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Necesito tomar un descanso mental después de estudiar tanto.
A2I need to take a mental break after studying so much.
La salud mental es tan importante como la salud física.
B1Mental health is as important as physical health.
El doctor evaluó su estado mental antes de darle el alta.
B2The doctor evaluated his mental state before discharging him.
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Which phrase correctly uses 'mental' to talk about a quick thought calculation?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes directly from the Latin word *mentalis*, which itself is derived from *mens*, meaning 'mind' or 'intellect'. It’s an ancient and straightforward word that connects directly to the idea of thinking.
First recorded: Late Middle Ages
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is 'mental' different from 'inteligente'?
They are related but different. 'Inteligente' means smart or clever. 'Mental' is the adjective describing anything *related* to the mind or thinking process itself, such as 'mental health' or 'mental exercise,' whether or not it involves high intelligence.
Does 'mental' ever change its ending for feminine nouns?
No. Because 'mental' ends in the letter 'l', it is an adjective that keeps the same form for both masculine and feminine nouns. The only change is adding '-es' for the plural.