mentalidad
“mentalidad” means “mindset” in Spanish (a person's particular way of thinking).
mindset
Also: mentality, outlook
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Ella tiene una mentalidad muy positiva ante los problemas.
A2She has a very positive mindset when facing problems.
Para ser un gran deportista, hace falta una mentalidad de hierro.
B1To be a great athlete, you need a mindset of iron (a very strong mindset).
Es difícil cambiar la mentalidad de toda una sociedad.
B2It is difficult to change the mentality of an entire society.
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Which of these is the correct way to say 'He has a winning mindset'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'mens' (meaning mind) combined with the suffix '-idad' (meaning a quality or state).
First recorded: 19th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'mentalidad' formal?
It is neutral. You can use it with friends when talking about someone's attitude, or in a business meeting to discuss company culture.
What is the difference between 'mente' and 'mentalidad'?
'Mente' is the 'mind' (the thing you think with), whereas 'mentalidad' is the 'mindset' (how you choose to think).
How do you say 'narrow-minded'?
You can say 'tener una mentalidad cerrada' (literally: to have a closed mindset).