Mentalmente (en. Mentally)
/men.tal'men.te/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adverb
Indicating the origin of an action or a state in the mind.
Mentally, she visualizes herself achieving her goal.
Mentalmente, ella se visualiza logrando su objetivo.
In a way that relates to mental processes or functions.
He is mentally prepared for the exam.
Él está mentalmente preparado para el examen.
In relation to a person's mental health or state.
It is important to take care of oneself mentally.
Es importante cuidar de uno mismo mentalmente.
Etymology
From Latin 'mentalis', which means 'of the mind' and the suffix '-mente', which indicates manner.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be mentally alert
Being in a state of concentration and full attention.
estar mentalmente alerta
mental load
Stress or emotional tension accumulated in the mind.
carga mental
mental strength
Ability to face difficult situations resiliently.
fortaleza mental
Related Words
mind
Part of the human being that coordinates intellectual faculties.
mente
thought
Action or effect of thinking.
pensamiento
intelligence
Ability to understand, reason, and solve problems.
inteligencia
Slang Meanings
To be crazy
After everything that happened, he is a bit mentally crazy.
Después de todo lo que pasó, está un poco mentalmente loco.
To be out of one’s mind
Don’t pay attention to him, he is mentally out of his mind due to stress.
No le hagas caso, está mentalmente fuera de sí debido al estrés.