Kilo Lingo

/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.

.

The doctors studied her brain activity during sleep.

¿ ?

Which brain region controls speech?

profundamente .

Chess is a deeply cerebral game.

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This word is part of lesson 43.