Mente (en. Mind)
/ˈmente/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
The set of intellectual and emotional faculties of a human being.
His mind is very sharp and he always solves problems quickly.
Su mente es muy aguda y siempre resuelve los problemas rápidamente.
The place where thoughts are formed.
Her mind was full of brilliant ideas.
Su mente estaba llena de ideas brillantes.
The capacity to think or reason.
With an open mind, different perspectives can be considered.
Con una mente abierta, se pueden considerar diferentes perspectivas.
Etymology
From the Latin 'mens, mentis', which means 'mind'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
open mind
Willingness to consider and accept new ideas.
mente abierta
put oneself in someone else's mind
Trying to understand another person's point of view or feelings.
ponerse en la mente de alguien
change one's mind
Altering a previous decision or thought.
cambiar de mente
Related Words
thought
Action of thinking or the result of this action.
pensamiento
reason
Ability to think, understand, and form logical judgments.
razón
intelligence
Ability to learn, comprehend, and reason.
inteligencia
Slang Meanings
To be in the groove
That idea is very good, you're in the groove.
Esa idea es muy buena, estás en la mente.
To have a very creative mind
You are an artist; you have a free mind.
Eres un artista; tienes una mente libre.