cognitivo

/koɣˈnitibo/
cognitive

El aprendizaje cognitivo es fundamental para el desarrollo infantil.

Cognitive learning is fundamental for child development.


formal

Relating to the mental processes of comprehension, judgment, and memory.

Las funciones cognitivas incluyen la atención, el lenguaje y la memoria.

Cognitive functions include attention, language, and memory.

Often used in psychology, neuroscience, and education.

Collocations

aprendizaje cognitivocognitive learningfunciones cognitivascognitive functionsterapia cognitivacognitive therapy

Related Phrases

terapia cognitivo-conductualphrase
cognitive-behavioral therapy

Pro Tip

Common Usage

In Spanish, 'cognitivo' is often used to describe processes related to thinking, learning, and problem-solving.

Gold Rule

Avoid Overuse

While useful in academic contexts, avoid using 'cognitivo' in casual conversation where simpler terms like 'mental' or 'intelectual' may suffice.

Word Origin

From Latin 'cognitivus', meaning 'pertaining to knowing or understanding'.

Usage Notes

Commonly used in academic and professional contexts, especially in psychology and education.

Word Breakdown

cogni-
relating to knowledge or understanding
root
+
-tivo
forming adjectives
suffix
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