Spanish word

cognitivo

Pronunciation

IPA/koɣniˈtiβo/

Meaning

  • adjectivecognitive

Example

El desarrollo cognitivo comienza en la infancia.

Cognitive development begins in childhood.

Illustration for cognitivo (cognitive)

More examples

Los videojuegos pueden mejorar ciertas habilidades cognitivas.

Video games can improve certain cognitive skills.

Core concept

Mental functions for knowing, learning, and reasoning.

Common phrases

  • habilidades cognitivas

    cognitive skills

  • actividad cognitiva

    cognitive activity

  • estímulo cognitivo

    cognitive stimulation

Similar words

mental: Relating to thought, memory, and inner mental activity as functions of the mind.
psicológico: Relating to emotions, behavior, and mental states from a psychological viewpoint.

Definition in Spanish

Relacionado con los procesos mentales de conocer, aprender y pensar.

Word origin

It is derived from Latin cognitivus, formed from cognoscere 'to know' plus the adjectival suffix -ivus, and thus means 'pertaining to knowing'.

Usage tips

  • A somewhat technical adjective used in academic or clinical contexts, so Spanish speakers often prefer simpler verbs like entender or aprender in casual speech.

Opposites

Related words

  • cognicióncognitionnoun
  • metacognitivometacognitiveadjective

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