Mental (en. Mental)

/ˈmɛntal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Referring to the intellectual and emotional activity of a person.
Mental health is essential for well-being.
La salud mental es fundamental para el bienestar.
Related to the way of thinking or reasoning ability.
Mental training is important for athletes.
El entrenamiento mental es importante para los atletas.
Refers to conditions related to psychological disorders.
I visited the doctor for my mental health issues.
Visité al médico por mis problemas de salud mental.

Etymology

From Latin 'mentalis', meaning 'related to the mind'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

mental health
State of emotional and psychological well-being.
salud mental
mental strength
Ability to face difficult situations.
fuerza mental
mental exercise
Activity that stimulates the mind.
ejercicio mental

Related Words

mind
Set of intellectual capabilities, such as thought, memory, and perception.
mente
psyche
Immaterial part of the individual, seat of consciousness and thoughts.
psique
intelligence
Ability to learn, understand, and make decisions.
inteligencia

Slang Meanings

To be crazy or out of control.
After what happened last night, I'm mental.
Después de lo que pasó anoche, estoy mental.
Referring to someone who acts eccentric.
That guy is mental, he always does weird things.
Ese tipo es mental, siempre hace cosas raras.