rational

S2 W2

BrE /ˈræʃənəl/ AmE /ˈræʃənl/

adjective en → es

1 LOGIC [attributive / predicative] B1

based on or in accordance with reason or logic; sensible and practical

racional, lógico

  • a rational decision
  • be a rational person

Collocations rational argument · rational explanation

  • He made a completely rational decision.

    Tomó una decisión completamente racional.

2 MIND [attributive / predicative] B2

relating to the human mind and its processes, especially as opposed to emotions or instincts

racional (en contraste con emociones)

  • rational thought
  • be a rational mind

Collocations rational thinking · rational approach

  • She uses her rational mind to solve problems.

    Ella usa su mente racional para resolver problemas.