mentalizar

to make aware

mentalizar

transitive verb

1. (to cause awareness; often used with "de" or "sobre")

a. to make aware

Mi mamá me mentalizó desde muy chica de los problemas que enfrentan las mujeres en un mundo de hombres.

Since I was very little, my mom made me aware of the problems women face in a man's world.

2. (to provide mental preparation)

a. to mentally prepare

La misión de una entrenadora es mentalizar a sus jugadoras para que puedan ganar el torneo.

A coach's mission is to mentally prepare her players so they can win the tournament.

b. to put in the right frame of mind

La convivencia en la carretera nos mentaliza para dar lo mejor de nosotros en cada concierto.

Life on the road together puts us in the right frame of mind to give our best at every show.

mentalizarse

pronominal verb

3. (to become used to the idea; often used with "de")

a. to get used to the idea

Nos mentalizamos de que pasarían horas, tal vez días, hasta que un equipo de rescate nos encontrara.

We got used to the idea that it would be hours, maybe days, before a rescue team found us.

4. (to get awareness; often used with "de" or "sobre")

a. to become aware

Los ciudadanos tienen que mentalizarse sobre el problema de los residuos urbanos.

Citizens have to become aware of the problem of urban waste.

5. (to get mental preparation)

a. to mentally prepare oneself

Hay que trabajar duro y mentalizarse mucho para convertirse en un campeón.

You have to work hard and mentally prepare yourself to become a champion.

b. to get into the right frame of mind

Vamos a dedicar los primeros minutos de esta clase de relajación a mentalizarnos.

We're going to spend the first few minutes of this relaxation class getting into the right frame of mind.

c. to psych oneself up

(colloquial)

Los atletas se mentalizan para competir al máximo nivel.

Athletes psych themselves up to compete at their best.