Celebro (en. Celebrate)

/θeˈleβɾo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Part of the central nervous system that controls cognitive and motor functions.
The human brain has a great capacity to learn.
El celebro humano tiene una gran capacidad para aprender.
It is used colloquially to refer to someone intelligent.
He's a brain, always finding solutions to problems.
Es un celebro, siempre encuentra soluciones a los problemas.

Etymology

From Latin 'cerebrum', which means 'brain'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have a brain
To be very intelligent.
tener un celebro
chicken brain
Reference to someone who acts without thinking.
celebro de pollo
to make a brain
To make a considerable mental effort.
hacer un celebro

Related Words

brain
Central organ of the nervous system.
cerebro
neurology
Study of the nervous system.
neurología
psychology
Science that studies the mind and behavior.
psicología

Slang Meanings

A very intelligent or brilliant person.
That boy is a brain, he always gets good grades.
Ese chico es un celebro, siempre saca buenas notas.
Someone who generates brilliant ideas.
She is the brain behind this project.
Ella es el celebro detrás de este proyecto.