How to Say "cognitive" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “cognitive” is “cognitivo” — B2 level.
Examples
El desarrollo cognitivo de los niños es un proceso fascinante.
The cognitive development of children is a fascinating process.
Muchos ancianos realizan ejercicios para evitar el deterioro cognitivo.
Many elderly people perform exercises to avoid cognitive decline.
La terapia cognitivo-conductual es muy efectiva para la ansiedad.
Cognitive-behavioral therapy is very effective for anxiety.
Gender Matching
Since this is a describing word (adjective), it must match the thing it describes. Use 'cognitivo' for masculine nouns like 'el proceso' and 'cognitiva' for feminine nouns like 'la función'.
Adjective Placement
In Spanish, technical describing words almost always come after the noun. Instead of 'cognitive therapy,' you say 'terapia cognitiva'.
Forgetting the Feminine Form
Mistake: “La habilidad cognitivo.”
Correction: La habilidad cognitiva. Because 'habilidad' is a feminine noun (ends in -dad), the adjective must also end in -a.
Confusing with 'conocer'
Mistake: “Es un proceso de conocer.”
Correction: Es un proceso cognitivo. While both relate to 'knowing,' cognitivo is the specific technical word used for the brain's mechanics.
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