mantra

BrE /ˈmæn.trə/ AmE /ˈmæn.trə/

noun en → es

1 SPIRITUAL PRACTICE [singular] C1

a word or phrase that is repeated during meditation to help you concentrate and relax

mantra (en el budismo)

Collocations repeat a mantra

  • She repeats the same mantra every day during her meditation.

    Ella repite el mismo mantra todos los días durante su meditación.

2 GUIDING PRINCIPLE [singular] B2

a word or phrase that expresses a belief, principle, or aim and is used to encourage yourself or other people

credo, lema, frase motivadora

Collocations live by a mantra

  • His personal mantra is 'never give up'.

    Su lema personal es 'nunca rendirse'.