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"Brain" in Italian: cervello
il cervello
Brain in Italian is il cervello (eel cher-VEL-loh), masculine. Plural i cervelli. Hai cervello! praises smart thinking. Mal di testa is headache; cervello is the organ itself.
Study joke
Oggi il cervello è spento dopo l'esame.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce cervello
Say it
eel cher-VEL-loh
/il tʃerˈvɛl.lo/
Cervello stresses VEL: cher-VEL-loh. Soft ch like church. Double l is held.
"Brain" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il cervello | the brain Default noun. | Default noun. |
| i cervelli | the brains Plural / figurative talent. | Plural / figurative talent. |
| usa il cervello | use your head Friendly push. | Friendly push. |
| cervello in fuga | brain drain News phrase. | News phrase. |
How to use cervello in real life
- 1Study joke
Oggi il cervello è spento dopo l'esame.
Today the brain is switched off after the exam.
Il cervello figurative tiredness.
- 2Doctor talk
Vogliono una risonanza al cervello.
They want an MRI of the brain.
Al cervello medical.
- 3Encouragement
Usa il cervello: leggi bene la domanda.
Use your head: read the question carefully.
Usa il cervello.
Mistakes English speakers make with cervello
Incorrect: La cervello è stanco.
Correct: Il cervello è stanco.
Cervello is masculine.
Incorrect: Ho male al brain.
Correct: Il cervello sta bene; ho mal di testa.
Headache is mal di testa; the organ word is cervello.
Good to know
Usa il cervello is tough-love advice from parents and coaches. News talks about cervelli in fuga when talent leaves the country. Everyday aches are usually testa, not cervello.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Recovering after a long study day
ChatPal
Come sta il cervello dopo sei ore di libri?
How's the brain after six hours of books?
You
Il cervello chiede un gelato, non altro studio.
The brain is asking for a gelato, not more study.
ChatPal
Giusto. Domani il cervello lavorerà meglio.
Right. Tomorrow the brain will work better.
You
Spero. Stasera spengo il cervello con un film.
I hope so. Tonight I'll switch the brain off with a film.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Brain" in Italian
Gender?
Masculine: il cervello.
Headache?
Mal di testa (not usually mal di cervello).
Use your head?
Usa il cervello.
Plural?
I cervelli.
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