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"Brain" in Portuguese: cérebro
o cérebro
Brain in Portuguese is o cérebro (masculine). Doctors say lesão no cérebro; everyday people also say mente for mind. Usa a cabeça overlaps, but the organ word is cérebro.
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How to pronounce cérebro
Say it
SEH-reh-broo
/ˈsɛ.ɾe.bɾu/
SEH-reh-broo. Stress SEH; c like s.
"Brain" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o cérebro | the brain Anatomical noun. | Anatomical noun. |
| cérebro humano | human brain Science talk. | Science talk. |
| lesão no cérebro | brain injury Medical. | Medical. |
| exercitar o cérebro | to exercise the brain Study/habits. | Study/habits. |
| lavagem cerebral | brainwashing Figurative noun phrase. | Figurative noun phrase. |
How to use cérebro in real life
- 1Health documentary
O cérebro precisa de sono de verdade.
The brain needs real sleep.
O cérebro as organ.
- 2Study tip
Jogos leves ajudam o cérebro a relaxar.
Light games help the brain relax.
Cérebro in wellness talk.
- 3Hospital note
O exame mostrou o cérebro sem alterações.
The scan showed the brain without changes.
Clinical phrasing.
Mistakes English speakers make with cérebro
Incorrect: A cérebro é complexo.
Correct: O cérebro é complexo.
Cérebro is masculine: o cérebro.
Incorrect: Meu brain doeu.
Correct: Meu cérebro doeu. / Minha cabeça doeu.
Use cérebro (or cabeça for headache), not English brain.
Good to know
Brazilians joke Quebrar a cabeça for puzzling something out, while cérebro stays more literal or medical. Self-help talk loves exercitar o cérebro. Mente covers thoughts and mood more than the organ itself.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
After a long study day
ChatPal
Seu cérebro pediu pausa?
Did your brain ask for a break?
You
Pediu. O cérebro está cansado.
It did. The brain is tired.
ChatPal
Água e caminhada ajudam o cérebro.
Water and a walk help the brain.
You
Vou. Quero meu cérebro fresco amanhã.
I will. I want my brain fresh tomorrow.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Brain" in Portuguese
Cérebro vs mente?
Cérebro is the organ; mente is mind.
Gender?
Masculine: o cérebro.
Headache?
Often dor de cabeça, not dor de cérebro.
Brain injury?
Lesão no cérebro.
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