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Brain in Spanish

The Spanish word for 'brain' is 'cerebro', pronounced seh-REH-broh (IPA: /seˈɾebɾo/). It is a B1-level masculine noun (plural: cerebros).

Pronunciation: seh-REH-broh

Spanishcerebro
Pronunciationseh-REH-broh · /seˈɾebɾo/
Part of speechnoun (masculine)
Pluralcerebros
LevelB1 (beginner-friendly)

Example Sentences with 'cerebro'

  • El cerebro controla todo el cuerpo.
    The brain controls the whole body.
  • Leer es un buen ejercicio para el cerebro.
    Reading is good exercise for the brain.
  • Los médicos estudian el cerebro humano.
    Doctors study the human brain.
  • Ella es el cerebro del equipo.
    She is the brains of the team.

Common Phrases with 'cerebro'

  • lavado de cerebro
    brainwashing
  • fuga de cerebros
    brain drain

How to Use 'cerebro'

Like English 'the brains', 'el cerebro' can describe the mastermind of a plan or group: 'el cerebro de la operación'. Note it stays singular in that use, unlike English 'brains'.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you say 'brain' in Spanish?

'Brain' in Spanish is 'cerebro', pronounced seh-REH-broh.

How do you spell 'cerebro'?

It is spelled c-e-r-e-b-r-o.

Is 'cerebro' masculine or feminine?

'Cerebro' is masculine: you say 'el cerebro'.

What is the plural of 'cerebro'?

The plural of 'cerebro' is 'cerebros'.

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