How to Say "masterminds" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “masterminds” is “cerebros” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
nounB2
people who plan/organize

Examples
Ellos fueron los cerebros detrás de la operación exitosa.
They were the masterminds behind the successful operation.
Los cerebros del equipo de diseño se reunieron para debatir.
The brains (the intellectual leaders) of the design team met to debate.
Figurative Plural
When used figuratively to mean 'smart people' or 'leaders,' the word must be plural if referring to more than one person.
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