English–Spanish
“intellectual” in Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/θeɾeˈβɾal/
Example
Tiene un estilo cerebral al explicar las cosas.
He has an intellectual way of explaining things.
How to say “intellectual” in Spanish
“Intellectual” in Spanish is cerebral.
Focus on reason rather than feeling.
Example sentences with cerebral
Su argumento fue demasiado cerebral y no conectó con el público.
His argument was too cerebral and didn't connect with the audience.
Tips for using cerebral
- Stress falls on the final syllable (ce-re-BRAL), and the adjective often sounds formal or highbrow, commonly applied to films, books, or arguments rather than casual compliments.
Other Spanish words for “intellectual”
Me gusta hablar con personas intelectuales.
I like talking with intellectual people.