Cuerdo (en. Sane)

/ˈkweɾ.ðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: State of mind in which a person is capable of reasoning and acting logically.

Example Sentence: He is a sane man who always makes sensible decisions.

Es un hombre cuerdo que siempre toma decisiones sensatas.

Definition: A person who does not present mental disorders.

Example Sentence: Despite the difficulties, he remains sane and sensible.

A pesar de las dificultades, sigue siendo cuerdo y sensible.

adjective

Definition: Related to sanity.

Example Sentence: It is a sane issue that we need to resolve soon.

Es un asunto cuerdo el que tenemos que resolver pronto.

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'cordis', related to the heart and reason.

Common Phrase: to be more sensible than a fool

Meaning: To be more sensible or prudent than one appears.

tener más cuerdo que un tonto

Related Word: sanity

Description: State of being sane, mental balance.

cordura

Related Word: insanity

Description: Opposite state to sanity, mental disorder.

locura

Slang Meaning: To have common sense.

Example: That decision is very sane, I think it's good.

Esa decisión es muy cuerda, me parece bien.

Slang Meaning: To be in one's right mind.

Example: If you think that, you are not very sane.

Si piensas eso, no estás muy cuerdo.