mentality

• Substantivo que designa o conjunto de hábitos e características do pensamento de uma pessoa ou grupo, determinando como interpretam e reagem a situações; também pode se referir à capacidade mental ou ao modo de pensar.

A noun referring to a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how one interprets and responds to situations, or to mental ability.

1. Habitual mindsetB2formal

   A characteristic way of thinking or a fixed mental attitude that shapes how a person interprets and reacts to situations.

   Mentalidade

   • His competitive mentality drives him to succeed in everything he does.
   • A positive mentality can help you overcome many obstacles.
   • The team adopted a winning mentality after their first victory.

   Sinônimosapproachattitudedispositionframe of mindmindsetoutlookperspective

2. Intellectual capacityC1formal

   The power or ability of the mind to think, reason, and understand.

   Capacidade intelectual

   • The puzzle requires a sharp mentality to solve.
   • Her analytical mentality made her an excellent researcher.
   • The job demands a high level of technical mentality.

   Sinônimosbrainpowerintellectintelligencemindunderstanding