mind

• Parte do ser humano que permite pensar, sentir e perceber o mundo; centro da consciência e da inteligência. Também se refere à opinião, intenção ou atenção de alguém.

A noun referring to the element of a person that enables them to think, feel, and be aware of the world; the seat of consciousness and intellect.

1. Brain or intellectA2formal

   The part of a person that thinks, reasons, feels, and remembers.

   Mente

   • She has a brilliant mind for mathematics.
   • His mind was focused on solving the puzzle.
   • Reading expands your mind.

   Sinônimosbraincognitionconsciousnessintellectpsychereasonunderstanding

2. Opinion or attitudeA2informal

   A person's thoughts or views about something.

   Opinião

   • What is your mind on this matter?
   • I changed my mind about the trip.
   • She made up her mind to quit her job.

   Sinônimosattitudebeliefjudgmentopinionperspectivesentimentstandpointthinkingthoughtviewviewpoint

3. Attention or focusA1informal

   Mental attention or concentration on something.

   Atenção

   • Keep your mind on the road while driving.
   • I have a lot on my mind right now.
   • Put your mind to it and you can succeed.

   Sinônimosattentionawarenessconcentrationfocusheednoticeregard

   Antônimosdistractioninattention

4. Memory or recollectionB1informal

   The ability to remember things.

   Memória

   • It slipped my mind to call her.
   • The experience is fresh in my mind.
   • Bring to mind the details of the event.

   Sinônimosmemoryrecallrecollectionremembrance

• Verbo que indica prestar atenção em algo, tomar cuidado com algo ou importar-se; também pode significar importar-se ou incomodar-se com algo, ou ainda, em pedidos e perguntas, ter objeção a algo.

A verb used to indicate paying attention to something, taking care of it, or objecting to something.

1. Object to or dislikeA2informal

   To feel annoyed, upset, or bothered by something.

   Importar-se

   • Do you mind if I open the window?
   • I don't mind waiting a few minutes.
   • She minds the noise from the neighbors.

   Sinônimoscaredislikeobjectresenttake exception

   Antônimosacceptwelcome

2. Take care ofA2formal

   To look after or be responsible for someone or something.

   Cuidar

   • Can you mind the children while I shop?
   • He minded the store during lunch break.
   • Please mind the baby for a moment.

   Sinônimosattend tocare forkeep an eye onlook aftersupervisetendwatch

   Antônimosabandondisregardignoreneglect

3. Be careful or pay attentionA2formal

   To be careful about something or pay attention to it.

   Tomar cuidado

   • Mind the step; it's slippery.
   • Mind your head on the low ceiling.
   • Mind what I say and follow the instructions.

   Sinônimosattendheednoteregardwatch

   Antônimosdisregardignoreneglectoverlook