el
masculine
/θeˈɾeβɾo/
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Translation
brain, mind, mastermind
Word origin
From Latin cerebrum ('brain'). The same root gives English 'cerebral'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- cerebrum
- English cognates
- cerebral, cerebrum
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralcerebros
Examples
procesar .
The human brain is capable of processing enormous amounts of information.
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He is the brains of the group, everyone follows his ideas.
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Eating well and sleeping a lot is good for the brain.
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After the blow they did brain tests on him at the hospital.
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Alcohol affects the brain faster than you think.
órgano complejo .
The human brain is a very complex and strong organ.
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