English–Spanish
“cognitive” in Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/koɣniˈtiβo/
Example
El desarrollo cognitivo comienza en la infancia.
Cognitive development begins in childhood.
How to say “cognitive” in Spanish
“Cognitive” in Spanish is cognitivo.
Mental functions for knowing, learning, and reasoning.
Example sentences with cognitivo
Los videojuegos pueden mejorar ciertas habilidades cognitivas.
Video games can improve certain cognitive skills.
Tips for using cognitivo
- A somewhat technical adjective used in academic or clinical contexts, so Spanish speakers often prefer simpler verbs like entender or aprender in casual speech.
Other Spanish words for “cognitive”
Los procesos cognoscitivos son importantes para el aprendizaje.
Cognitive processes are important for learning.