juegos mentales
/xweɡos mentales/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'brain games' is translated into Spanish as juegos mentales.
This phrase refers to puzzles or exercises designed to challenge the mind and improve cognitive abilities.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of juegos (games) and mentales (mental).
Which one should you use?
You can also use ejercicios de agilidad mental, which means 'mental agility exercises'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of this phrase is juego mental.
How do you pronounce it?
/xweɡos mentales/
Did you know?
- While juegos mentales describes puzzles, it can also mean 'mind games' in a psychological sense, such as when someone is manipulating another person.
- To describe someone who is quick-witted or good at these mental games, you can use the adjective despierto, which literally means 'awake'.
- The word juego is highly versatile and can also mean a 'set' of objects, such as un juego de llaves for a 'set of keys'.
Examples in context
- ¡Vamos a jugar juegos mentales para mantener la mente activa!Let's play brain games to keep our minds active!
- Me gustan mucho los juegos mentales.I really like brain games.
- ¿Has probado estos nuevos juegos mentales?Have you tried these new brain games?
- Los juegos mentales ayudan a la memoria.Brain games help with memory.
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are talking about their hobbies.
- ElenaJavier, ¿qué haces en tu tiempo libre?Javier, what do you do in your free time?
- JavierSuelo jugar juegos mentales en mi teléfono.I usually play brain games on my phone.
- Elena¡Qué bien! Yo también los juego.That's great! I play them too.
- JavierEntonces podemos competir mañana.Then we can compete tomorrow.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
