mentalmente
“mentalmente” means “mentally” in Spanish (happening within the mind).
mentally
Also: in one's head, inwardly
📝 In Action
Él suma los números mentalmente.
A2He adds the numbers in his head.
Tienes que prepararte mentalmente para la entrevista.
B1You have to prepare yourself mentally for the interview.
La atleta visualizó la carrera mentalmente antes de empezar.
B2The athlete visualized the race in her mind before starting.
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Quick Quiz: mentalmente
Question 1 of 3
Which of these means 'to calculate in your head'?
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From the Spanish adjective 'mental' (derived from Latin 'mens' meaning mind) and the suffix '-mente' (from the Latin 'mente', the ablative form of 'mens', originally meaning 'with a mind').
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'mentalmente' the same as 'en la mente'?
Essentially, yes! 'Mentalmente' is an adverb (mentally), while 'en la mente' is a phrase (in the mind). Both are used, but 'mentalmente' is often more concise when describing an action like thinking or calculating.
When should I use 'mentalmente' instead of 'psicológicamente'?
Use 'mentalmente' for cognitive tasks like math, memorization, or silent thought. Use 'psicológicamente' (psychologically) when talking about emotions, mental health, or the state of your psyche.
Can 'mentalmente' be used for 'crazy'?
No. In English, sometimes people say 'mentally ill,' but in Spanish, to describe someone who is struggling with mental health, you would use phrases like 'enfermo mental' or 'tiene problemas de salud mental.' 'Mentalmente' just describes the location/manner of an action (inside the head).