Inteligencia (en. Intelligence)
/inteleˈxenθja/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Ability to understand and learn new things.
His intelligence stands out in solving complex problems.
Su inteligencia sobresale en la resolución de problemas complejos.
Deep knowledge in one or more specific areas.
This child's mathematical intelligence is impressive.
La inteligencia matemática de este niño es impresionante.
Ability to adapt to different situations and contexts.
The leader demonstrated great emotional intelligence in the meeting.
El líder demostró gran inteligencia emocional en la reunión.
Etymology
From Latin 'intelligentia', meaning 'understanding'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
emotional intelligence
Ability to recognize and manage one’s own emotions and those of others.
inteligencia emocional
artificial intelligence
Simulation of human intelligence processes by machines.
inteligencia artificial
logical intelligence
Ability to reason and solve problems logically.
inteligencia lógica
Related Words
understanding
Ability to understand situations or information.
entendimiento
wisdom
Applied knowledge gained through experience.
sabiduría
knowledge
Information acquired through learning or experience.
conocimiento
Slang Meanings
Brainiac
That girl is a brainiac; she always gets good grades.
Esa chica es un cerebrón; siempre saca buenas notas.
Lucid
After a good coffee, he became lucid and solved the problem.
Después de un buen café, se volvió lúcido y resolvió el problema.