Magín (en. Magin)
/maˈxin/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
The ability to imagine or think creatively.
His mind allowed him to create fantastic stories.
Su magín le permitió crear historias fantásticas.
The faculty of thinking or reflecting.
I need to use my mind to solve this problem.
Necesito usar mi magín para resolver este problema.
Concepts or ideas that arise in a person's mind.
The mind is a powerful tool in science.
El magín es una herramienta poderosa en la ciencia.
Etymology
From Latin 'maginus', related to the term 'magic'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to have a fertile mind
To possess a great capacity for creativity and innovation.
tener un magín fértil
to let the mind run free
To allow imagination to flow freely.
dejar volar el magín
to make use of the mind
To utilize the ability to think and reflect on a topic.
hacer uso del magín
Related Words
imagination
The ability to create images or ideas in the mind.
imaginación
fantasy
The creation of situations or stories that are not real.
fantasía
reason
The ability to think and understand.
razón
Slang Meanings
To have a lot of crazy ideas.
Yesterday I came up with a really crazy idea about time travel.
Ayer se me ocurrió un magín muy loco sobre viajes en el tiempo.
To use creativity to get out of a bind.
In that situation, he had to draw on his mind to resolve it.
En esa situación, tuvo que tirar de su magín para resolverlo.