intellectual
BrE /ɪnˈtelɪktʃuəl/ AmE /ɪnˈtɛlɪkʧuəl/
adjective, noun en → es
a person who is interested in thinking and learning about ideas and theories rather than practical or physical activities
intelectual, erudito
- an intellectual
Collocations intellectual debate · intellectual curiosity
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She is an intellectual who writes about politics and philosophy.
Ella es una intelectual que escribe sobre política y filosofía.
relating to the ability to think in an intelligent and logical way, or relating to ideas rather than practical things
intelectual, mental
- intellectual capacity/ability
- an intellectual approach
Collocations intellectual challenge · intellectual stimulation
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The job requires a high level of intellectual ability.
El trabajo requiere un alto nivel de capacidad intelectual.
relating to the work or activities of intellectuals, such as writing books and articles about ideas and theories
intelectual, académico
- intellectual pursuits
Collocations intellectual property · intellectual activity
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He is involved in a lot of intellectual work.
Está involucrado en mucho trabajo intelectual.
relating to the arts, especially literature and music, that are considered to be of high quality or importance because they show intelligence and skill
intelectual, artístico
- intellectual interests
Collocations intellectual property rights · intellectual heritage
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The museum has a collection of intellectual art.
El museo tiene una colección de arte intelectual.