mentes
“mentes” means “minds” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
minds
Also: intellects, brains
📝 In Action
Las mentes brillantes cambiaron el mundo.
B1Brilliant minds changed the world.
Necesitamos abrir nuestras mentes a nuevas ideas.
A2We need to open our minds to new ideas.
Hay dos mentes trabajando en este proyecto.
A2There are two minds working on this project.
(that) you mention
Also: you name
📝 In Action
Espero que no mentes su nombre en la reunión.
C1I hope that you don't mention his name in the meeting. (Subjunctive use)
Tú mentes los problemas cada vez que nos vemos.
C2You name/mention the problems every time we see each other. (Indicative use, very formal/rare)
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Quick Quiz: mentes
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'mentes' as the plural of 'mind'?
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📚 Etymology▼
The noun 'mentes' comes directly from the Latin word *mens*, meaning 'mind' or 'reason.' This root has given us many words related to thought and intellect.
First recorded: 13th century (in Spanish)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'mentes' related to 'mentir' (to lie)?
No, they are different words with different origins. 'Mentes' (plural noun) is based on the word for 'mind.' The verb 'mentir' (to lie) is a stem-changing verb, and its 'tú' form is 'mientes,' not 'mentes.' Be careful not to confuse them!
Why is 'mentes' feminine if it ends in 'e'?
'Mente' is one of those words that follows the feminine pattern, similar to 'la noche' (night) or 'la clase' (class). You must always use feminine articles and adjectives with it (e.g., 'las mentes abiertas').