psych

to study or treat mental health problems and illnesses

tratar, estudiar la salud mental

• psych somebody for something

Collocations psych a patient for therapy · psych someone out of depression

• She is going to see her psychologist.

  Ella va a ver a su psicólogo.

the scientific study of the human mind and its functions, especially those affecting behavior in a given context

psicología

Collocations psychology professor · clinical psychology

• He is studying psychology at university.

  Estudia psicología en la universidad.

to discourage or frighten someone, often by making them feel that something is too difficult or dangerous to do

desanimar, asustar a alguien

• psych somebody out of doing something

Collocations psych someone out of trying · psych someone out of competing

• Don't let them psych you out.

  No te dejes desanimar por ellos.

to cheer someone up or encourage them, often by making jokes or being funny

animar a alguien, hacer reír a alguien

• psych somebody up

Collocations psych someone up for an exam · psych someone up before the game

• He's trying to psych her up.

  Él está tratando de animarla.

the mental state of a person, especially their emotional or psychological condition at a particular time

estado mental, condición psicológica

Collocations psychological state · mental health

• His psych is not good today.

  Su estado mental no es bueno hoy.

to play tricks or jokes on someone, often to make them feel scared or confused

jugar bromas a alguien, hacer travesuras

• psych somebody out

Collocations psych someone out with pranks · psych someone out by hiding things

• They like to psych him out.

  Les gusta jugar bromas a él.

a person who studies or treats mental health problems and illnesses

psicólogo, psiquiatra

Collocations psychologist's office · mental health professional

• She is a psychologist.

  Ella es psicóloga.

a mental health problem or illness that affects someone's behavior, thoughts, and feelings

trastorno mental, problema de salud mental

Collocations mental health issue · psychological disorder

• He has a psych problem.

  Él tiene un problema de salud mental.