A2 — Elementarynoun
cervello
brain
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
menteintellettointelligenzaencefalo (medical)
Usage note
'Encefalo' is the medical/anatomical term. 'Mente' is mind. 'Intelletto' is intellect. 'Lavaggio del cervello' is brainwashing. 'Fuga di cervelli' is brain drain.
Example
"Lo sport fa bene anche al cervello."
"Sport is also good for the brain."
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