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How to Say "analytical" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “analytical” is “analítico” — use 'analítico' when describing a person or their method of thinking that involves breaking down complex subjects into smaller parts to understand them better.

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analítico

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Use 'analítico' when describing a person or their method of thinking that involves breaking down complex subjects into smaller parts to understand them better.

Examples

Juan es un estudiante muy analítico.

Juan is a very analytical student.

crítico

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Choose 'crítico' when 'analytical' implies a deep, thoughtful, and evaluative examination, often questioning or assessing information rather than just dissecting it.

Examples

Tienes que ser más crítico con las noticias que lees.

You have to be more critical of the news you read.

cerebral

seh-reh-BRAHLθeɾeˈβɾal

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Use 'cerebral' when 'analytical' refers to a thinking process that is highly rational, logical, and detached from emotions, often applied to complex or intellectual creations.
A simple illustration of a person sitting cross-legged, focused and deep in thought, with a stylized, glowing lightbulb floating above their head.

Examples

El director tiene un estilo muy cerebral; sus películas son complejas y requieren mucha atención.

The director has a very cerebral style; his movies are complex and require a lot of attention.

Ella es más cerebral que emocional al tomar decisiones importantes.

She is more analytical than emotional when making important decisions.

Analítico vs. Crítico

Learners often confuse 'analítico' and 'crítico'. Remember, 'analítico' focuses on breaking down information, while 'crítico' emphasizes evaluating or judging it. Think 'analyze' for 'analítico' and 'critique' for 'crítico'.

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