telepathist

A noun referring to a person who claims or is believed to have the ability to communicate thoughts directly from one mind to another without using the usual sensory channels.

• 🇪🇸Sustantivo que designa a una persona que afirma o se cree capaz de transmitir pensamientos directamente de una mente a otra sin usar los canales sensoriales ordinarios, o que percibe los pensamientos ajenos por medios no convencionales.

1. Person with telepathic ability C1 formal

   An individual who claims or is believed to have the ability to communicate thoughts directly from one mind to another without using the normal sensory channels.

   • The telepathist claimed she could read the thoughts of anyone in the room.
   • In the science fiction novel, the telepathist helped the crew communicate with an alien species.
   • The telepathist demonstrated her ability by guessing the card the volunteer was thinking of.

   🇪🇸Persona con telepatía

   Sinónimos: mind readerthought-reader

2. Mentalist performer C1 formal

   A performer, often a magician, who creates the illusion of reading minds, typically through clever signals, psychological techniques, or an accomplice.

   • The stage telepathist amazed the audience by revealing the secret numbers written on a hidden board.
   • He worked as a telepathist in a magic show, using subtle cues from his assistant.
   • The telepathist's act involved guessing personal details about volunteers from the audience.

   🇪🇸Mentalista

   Sinónimos: mind readerthought-reader

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