mentales

men-TAH-les/menˈtales/

“mentales” means “mental” in Spanish (relating to the mind or thinking).

mental

Also: intellectual

Adjectivem or fB1

A simple storybook illustration of a person sitting peacefully with a glowing, colorful light emanating from their head, representing thoughts and the mind.

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Los ejercicios mentales son buenos para el cerebro.

Mental exercises are good for the brain.

Debemos cuidar nuestros estados mentales.

We must take care of our mental states.

Ella hace cálculos mentales muy rápido.

She does mental math very quickly.

Word Connections

Synonyms

intelectuales (intellectual)
psíquicos (psychic/mental)

Antonyms

físicos (physical)
corporales (bodily)

Common Collocations

salud mental – mental health
agilidad mental – mental agility
mapas mentales – mind maps

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "mentales" in Spanish:

intellectual→mental→

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Quick Quiz: mentales

Question 1 of 2

Which of these is the correct way to say 'mental health' (plural) in Spanish?

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👥 Word Family▼

mente(mind) — Noun

mentalidad(mentality) — Noun

mentalmente(mentally) — Adverb

🎵 Rhymes▼

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📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin 'mentalis', which comes from 'mens' (meaning 'the mind'). It shares the same roots as the English word 'mental'.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: mentauxItalian: mentaliEnglish: mental

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Frequently Asked Questions

When do I use 'mental' vs 'mentales'?

Use 'mental' when describing one thing (la nota mental) and 'mentales' when describing more than one thing (las notas mentales).

Is it used for 'crazy'?

While 'mental' can sometimes refer to mental health issues, calling someone 'mental' to mean 'crazy' is much less common in Spanish than it is in English slang. It's better to use more specific words for that.