cognitivo
/koɣˈnitibo/adjective★Intermediate
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.
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Often used in psychology, neuroscience, and education.
Collocations
aprendizaje cognitivocognitive learningfunciones cognitivascognitive functionsterapia cognitivacognitive therapy
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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
suffixDiccionario Español-Inglés