/θeɾeˈβɾal/
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Translation
cerebral, brain
Word origin
From Latin cerebrum ('brain'), via the adjective form. The same root gives English 'cerebral' and 'cerebrum'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- cerebrum
- English cognates
- cerebral, cerebrum
Grammar
Masc pluralcerebrales
Examples
lesión .
The accident caused him a serious brain injury.
impulsiva.
He is a very cerebral person and not at all impulsive.
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The doctors studied her brain activity during sleep.
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Which brain region controls speech?
profundamente .
Chess is a deeply cerebral game.
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