nounmasculinepl: intelectos
intellect
1. The faculty of understanding and reasoning; the mind's capacity for thought and comprehension
His sharp intellect allowed him to solve complex problems quickly.
Seu intelecto aguçado permitiu-lhe resolver problemas complexos rapidamente.
2. A person of great intellectual ability
She is considered one of the great intellects of our time.
Ela é considerada um dos grandes intelectos do nosso tempo.
3. The power of knowing as distinguished from the power of feeling or willing
The debate centered on the role of intellect versus emotion.
O debate centrou-se no papel do intelecto versus emoção.
Related Idioms & Phrases
força do intelecto - the power of the intellect
homem/mulher de intelecto - an intellectual person
exercer o intelecto - to exercise one's intellect
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