brain
word
/ˈbɹeɪn/
brayn
/bɹˈeɪn/
brayn
Definition
The organ in your head that controls your thoughts, memory, and body, or a person who is very intelligent.
Usage & Nuances
Can mean the physical organ or refer to a very smart person ('She's a real brain'). Often used informally in expressions like 'pick your brain' (ask for advice). Plural 'brains' can mean intelligence ('use your brains!').
Spanish: cerebro - seso (coloquial)Portuguese (BR): cérebroPortuguese (PT): cérebroChinese (Simplified): 大脑 - 脑子Chinese (Traditional): 大腦 - 腦子Hindi: मस्तिष्कArabic: دماغBengali: মস্তিষ্ক - বুদ্ধিমান ব্যক্তিRussian: мозг - умник (о человеке)Japanese: 脳 - 頭脳明晰な人Vietnamese: não - người thông minhKorean: 뇌 - 수재(똑똑한 사람)Turkish: beyin - zeki kişiUrdu: دماغ - عقل (ذہین آدمی)Indonesian: otak - orang pintar
Example Sentences
Your brain helps you think and remember things.
basic
The human brain is very complex.
basic
He injured his brain in the accident.
basic
She has a brilliant brain for solving puzzles.
natural
Can I pick your brain about this project?
natural
He's the brain behind our new app.
natural