brain cell

A neuron or nerve cell found in the brain that processes and transmits information through electrical and chemical signals; also used informally to refer to a unit of intelligence or mental capacity.

• 🇪🇸Célula nerviosa o neurona situada en el cerebro que procesa y transmite información mediante señales eléctricas y químicas; también se usa informalmente para referirse a una unidad de inteligencia o capacidad mental.

1. Neuron B2 formal

   A specialized cell in the brain that transmits nerve impulses and processes information.

   • Each brain cell communicates with thousands of others.
   • Damage to brain cells can affect memory and movement.
   • Scientists are studying how brain cells regenerate.

   🇪🇸neurona

2. Intelligence or mental capacity B2 slang

   Used humorously or informally to refer to a unit of intelligence or mental ability.

   • I think I lost a brain cell after reading that confusing article.
   • He doesn't have a single brain cell left after that long night.
   • Use your last brain cell to figure this out.

   🇪🇸neurona (figurado, humorístico)