Spanish word

psicología

Pronunciation

IPA/psikoloˈxia/

Meaning

  • feminine nounpsychology

Example

Me gusta la psicología.

I like psychology.

Illustration for psicología (psychology)

More examples

Estudio psicología en la universidad.

I study psychology at the university.

Core concept

Scientific study of the mind, cognitive processes, and human behavior.

Common phrases

  • estudiar psicología

    study psychology

  • psicología clínica

    clinical psychology

  • carrera de psicología

    degree in psychology

Similar words

mente: Inner mental processes of thinking, feeling, and conscious experience.
comportamiento: Observable actions and conduct shown by a person in situations.
psicólogo: Mental-health professional who assesses and supports people with psychological issues.
psicoterapia: Therapeutic treatment using talk and activities to address emotional or mental problems.

Definition in Spanish

Campo científico dedicado al estudio de la mente, los procesos cognitivos y la conducta humana.

Word origin

From Greek psykhe 'soul, mind' plus logos 'study', carried into Latin scholarly usage and then into Spanish as psicología.

Usage tips

  • Names the academic discipline rather than a person's mood, so use psicólogo/a for a professional and expressions like ¿Cómo te sientes? to ask how someone feels.

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