intellectual

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BrE /ɪnˈtelɪktʃuəl/ AmE /ɪnˈtɛlɪkʧuəl/

adjective, noun en → es

1 PERSON B2

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

  • She is an intellectual who writes about politics and philosophy.

    Ella es una intelectual que escribe sobre política y filosofía.

2 ABILITY B1

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

  • The job requires a high level of intellectual ability.

    El trabajo requiere un alto nivel de capacidad intelectual.

3 WORK C1

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

  • He is involved in a lot of intellectual work.

    Está involucrado en mucho trabajo intelectual.

4 ART C1

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

  • The museum has a collection of intellectual art.

    El museo tiene una colección de arte intelectual.