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"Idea" is a form of "idea", a noun which is often translated as "idea". "Mente" is a form of "mente", a noun which is often translated as "mind". Learn more about the difference between "idea" and "mente" below.
la idea(
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deh
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)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (conception)
2. (knowledge)
3. (opinion)
a. idea
Cada uno tiene su propia idea de cómo debe llevarse una casa.Each one has their own idea about how a house should be run.
b. impression
Me había hecho una idea falsa de tus amigos. Ahora sé que son buena gente.I had gotten a false impression of your friends. Now I know they are nice people.
4. (absurdity)
a. idea
¿Quién tuvo la brillante idea de venir aquí con esta lluvia?Who had the brilliant idea of coming here in this rain?
5. (suggestion)
a. idea
Tengo una idea: ¿qué tal si ofrecemos descuentos especiales?I have an idea: what if we offer special discounts?
la mente(
mehn
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teh
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
a. mind
¿Alguna vez has deseado tener una conversación con una de las mentes más brillantes de la historia?Have you ever wished to have a conversation with one of the greatest minds in history?
