Spanish Conversation · Level 19
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Spanish word
psicológico
Pronunciation
IPA/psikoˈloxiko/
Meaning
- adjectivepsychological
Example
La causa es psicológica.
The cause is psychological.
More examples
En la clínica ofrecen un servicio psicológico.
The clinic offers a psychological counseling service.
Core concept
Relation to the mind and emotional processes.
Common phrases
apoyo psicológico
psychological support
servicio psicológico
psychological counseling service
examen psicológico
psychological assessment
Similar words
mental: Relates to thinking and cognitive processes such as memory, attention, and reasoning.
emocional: Relates to feelings and their expression, including mood shifts and intensity.
afectivo: Relates to affectionate feelings, attachment, and emotional warmth toward others.
Definition in Spanish
Que pertenece o se relaciona con la mente, los procesos emocionales y los fenómenos estudiados por la psicología.
Word origin
From Greek psyche 'mind, soul' and logos 'study', via Latin and French the roots yield Spanish psicológico to mean relating to mental and emotional processes.
Usage tips
- Spanish speakers often hedge causal claims with phrases like 'puede ser psicológico' or 'de origen psicológico' instead of asserting a definitive medical cause.
Other meanings
- mentaladjective
Opposites
- físicophysicaladjective
Related words
- psicologíapsychologynoun
- psicólogopsychologistnoun