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    Racional (en. Rational)

    /raθioˈnal/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That acts or behaves according to reason.
    His decision was very rational, considering all options.
    Su decisión fue muy racional, considerando todas las opciones.
    That uses logical reasoning.
    The argument presented is rational and convincing.
    La argumentación presentada es racional y convincente.
    Refers to the human capacity to think and reflect.
    Human beings are rational animals by nature.
    Los seres humanos son animales racionales por naturaleza.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'rationalis', which means 'related to reason'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    rational thinking
    A mental process based on logic and reason.
    pensamiento racional
    to act rationally
    Making decisions based on analysis and reflection.
    actuar de manera racional
    rational judgment
    Evaluation of a situation based on clear facts and reasoning.
    juicio racional

    Related Words

    reason
    Human capacity to think and make logical decisions.
    razón
    logic
    Discipline that studies the laws of thought and argument.
    lógica
    intelligence
    Ability to understand, learn, and reason.
    inteligencia

    Slang Meanings

    A person who always seeks logic in their decisions.
    He is very rational; he never makes decisions without analyzing them first.
    Él es muy racional, nunca toma decisiones sin analizarlas primero.
    In reference to a situation that is handled with logic.
    That discussion was very rational; everyone clearly presented their ideas.
    Esa discusión fue muy racional, todos expusieron sus ideas con claridad.