mental

S2 W2

BrE /ˈmentəl/ AmE /ˈmentəl/

adjective en → es

1 MENTAL HEALTH [attributive] B1

relating to the mind or brain, especially when someone is ill or has problems with their thoughts and feelings

mental, de salud mental

  • mental health problem

Collocations mental illness · mental health care

  • She has a mental health condition.

    Ella tiene una condición de salud mental.

2 INTELLIGENCE [attributive] B1

relating to the ability to think, understand and learn things quickly; relating to intelligence or cleverness

mental, intelectual

  • mental capacity

Collocations mental ability · mental agility

  • He has a high mental capacity.

    Él tiene una alta capacidad intelectual.

3 SPIRITUAL [attributive] B2

relating to the mind or soul, rather than physical things; spiritual or religious

espiritual, mental

  • mental state

Collocations mental attitude · mental outlook

  • She has a very positive mental attitude.

    Ella tiene una actitud muy positiva.

4 SPORT [attributive] C1

relating to the training of athletes' minds and emotions, rather than their physical fitness; mental conditioning or preparation

mental, de entrenamiento mental

  • mental toughness

Collocations mental training · mental strength

  • The coach focuses on mental preparation.

    El entrenador se centra en la preparación mental.