empty mind

[ˈɛmpti maɪnd]
noun phrasepl: empty minds
mente vazia
1. A state of mental clarity or absence of thought; freedom from distracting thoughts or worries
Through meditation, she achieved an empty mind free from anxiety.
Através da meditação, ela alcançou uma mente vazia livre de ansiedade.
2. A condition of lacking ideas, creativity, or mental engagement; mental blankness
He stared at the blank page with an empty mind, unable to write.
Ele olhou para a página em branco com a mente vazia, incapaz de escrever.
3. A state of not thinking about anything in particular; mental emptiness or vacuity
After the long day, her empty mind finally allowed her to sleep.
Depois do longo dia, sua mente vazia finalmente a permitiu dormir.
The concept of 'empty mind' is deeply valued in both American and Brazilian Eastern philosophy circles, particularly in yoga and meditation communities. In Brazil, it's often associated with stress relief and mental health practices. In the USA, it's frequently referenced in wellness culture and mindfulness movements. The phrase can also be used colloquially to describe someone who is not paying attention or lacks intelligence, though this usage is considered somewhat derogatory.
NYC Slang
blank slate, zone out, spaced out
Synonyms / Sinônimos
blank mindvacant mindclear mindmental blanknessabsence of thought
Antonyms / Antônimos
full mindcluttered mindpreoccupied mindbusy mindracing thoughts

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
mente vazia
Most common translation used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
cabeça vazia
Informal, more colloquial usage meaning 'empty head'
São Paulo
mente vazia
Standard usage in business and formal contexts
Portugal
mente vazia
Same translation used, though 'cabeça vazia' also common in casual speech

Related Words

mindfulnessmeditationmental clarityconsciousnessawarenessconcentration

Related Idioms & Phrases

empty your mind
clear your head
blank slate
out to lunch
head in the clouds
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