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"Brain" in Spanish: cerebro
el cerebro
A brain is el cerebro (sehr-REH-broh). It is masculine: un cerebro, el cerebro. Doctors talk about el cerebro in serious exams.
Science class
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How to pronounce cerebro
Say it
sehr-REH-broh
/seˈɾe.βɾo/
sehr-REH-broh. Stress REH. Soft b between vowels. Say cerebro with three syllables.
"Brain" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el cerebro | the brain Default body word. | Default body word. |
| el cerebro humano | the human brain Science talk. | Science talk. |
| una lesión en el cerebro | a brain injury Medical context. | Medical context. |
| ejercitar el cerebro | to exercise the brain Study and puzzles. | Study and puzzles. |
How to use cerebro in real life
- 1Science class
El cerebro controla el cuerpo.
The brain controls the body.
Simple classroom fact with cerebro.
- 2At the hospital
Hicieron un estudio del cerebro.
They did a brain study.
Estudios del cerebro are imaging tests.
- 3Studying
Este juego ejercita el cerebro.
This game exercises the brain.
Ejercitar el cerebro is casual praise.
Mistakes English speakers make with cerebro
Incorrect: La cerebro está cansada.
Correct: El cerebro está cansado.
Cerebro is masculine. Use el cerebro.
Incorrect: Me duele la celebro.
Correct: Me duele el cerebro.
Spell it cerebro, not celebro.
Good to know
Good to knowIn Latin America, el cerebro appears in school science and hospital talk. Everyday advice like ejercitar el cerebro means mental practice. Serious symptoms need a doctor, not slang.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Talking about a head scan
ChatPal
¿Te revisaron el cerebro?
Did they check your brain?
You
Sí. El cerebro está bien.
Yes. The brain is fine.
ChatPal
Qué alivio.
What a relief.
You
Ahora cuido más el cerebro.
Now I take better care of my brain.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Brain" in Spanish
Is cerebro masculine or feminine?
Masculine: el cerebro, un cerebro.
How do you pronounce cerebro?
sehr-REH-broh with stress on REH.
How do I say brain injury?
Una lesión en el cerebro.
Is celebro correct?
No. The correct spelling is cerebro.
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