mental capacity

• Refere-se à capacidade de uma pessoa de compreender informações, tomar decisões e gerenciar seus próprios assuntos, sendo frequentemente usada em contextos jurídicos ou médicos em relação às funções cognitivas.

Refers to a person's ability to understand information, make decisions, and manage their own affairs, often used in legal or medical contexts regarding cognitive function.

1. Cognitive abilityB2formal

   The ability of a person to understand information, make decisions, and reason logically.

   Capacidade mental

   • The doctor assessed the patient's mental capacity after the accident.
   • Old age can sometimes affect a person's mental capacity.
   • The lawyer questioned whether the client had the mental capacity to sign the contract.

2. Intellectual potentialB2formal

   The maximum level of intellectual functioning a person can achieve.

   Capacidade intelectual

   • The school aims to develop each student's mental capacity to its fullest.
   • Mental capacity can be improved through continuous learning.
   • Her mental capacity for solving complex problems is remarkable.