Cerebral (en. Cerebral)

θeɾeˈβɾal

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Pertaining to or referring to the brain.
Cerebral analysis is essential to understand the functioning of the nervous system.
El análisis cerebral es fundamental para entender el funcionamiento del sistema nervioso.
Involving deep and reflective mental activity.
Her cerebral approach allowed her to solve complex problems with ease.
Su enfoque cerebral le permitió resolver problemas complejos con facilidad.
Said of a person who acts according to rationality rather than emotions.
Sometimes it's better to be more cerebral and less emotional in decision-making.
A veces es mejor ser más cerebral y menos emocional en la toma de decisiones.

Etymology

From Latin 'cerebralis', which refers to 'brain'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

cerebral science
Study and analysis of the brain and its functions.
ciencia cerebral
cerebral thinking
Activities that require logical and reflective analysis.
pensamiento cerebral
cerebral strategy
Planning that is based on detailed analysis.
estrategia cerebral

Related Words

brain
Central organ of the nervous system.
cerebro
neurology
Science that studies the nervous system.
neurología
cognitive
Related to processes of knowledge and understanding.
cognitivo

Slang Meanings

Smart or clever in a social context.
He is the most cerebral of all; he always knows what to say.
Es el más cerebral de todos, siempre sabe qué decir.
Reflective, a person who thinks a lot.
Don't be fooled; he has a very cerebral approach to life.
No te dejes engañar, tiene un enfoque muy cerebral sobre la vida.