vs
QUICK ANSWER
"Emotional" is an adjective which is often translated as "emocional", and "mental" is an adjective which is often translated as "mental". Learn more about the difference between "emotional" and "mental" below.
emotional(
ih
-
mo
-
shuh
-
nuhl
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
2. (sensitive)
3. (agitated)
a. emocionado
I was so emotional that I could hardly speak.Estaba tan emocionada que apenas podía hablar.
4. (moving)
b. conmovedor
It was an emotional plea for the return of their missing daughter.Fue un llamamiento conmovedor pidiendo que su hija desaparecida regresara.
mental(
mehn
-
tuhl
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. mental
Mental disorders are a lot more common than people think. Anxiety, and depression are the most common disorders.Las enfermedades mentales son más comunes de lo que la gente piensa. La ansiedad y la depresión son las más comunes.
2. (colloquial) (crazy) (United Kingdom)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
a. chiflado (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
What do you mean you were still driving your car when you know the brakes aren't working? Are you mental?¿Cómo que anduviste en auto sabiendo que los frenos no funcionan? ¿Estás chiflado?
b. rayado (colloquial) (Southern Cone)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
People think I'm mental because I like dancing in the rain.La gente piensa que estoy rayado porque me gusta bailar bajo la lluvia.
c. pirado (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Don't waste your energy with Sandra. She is mental.No gastes tus fuerzas con Sandra. Está pirada.
