Meaning
intellect, mind
- mind, intellect, brain
In a sentence
Ha un grande intelletto, ma parla in modo semplice.
He has a great intellect, but speaks simply.
L'intelletto umano è capace di grandi scoperte.
The human intellect is capable of great discoveries.
Non basta l'intelletto, serve anche esperienza.
Intellect alone isn't enough; experience is also needed.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| intelletto | masculine · singular |
| intelletti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- More formal and abstract than mente or cervello; common in philosophy, literature, and praise like grande intelletto.
- Usually singular when referring to intellectual capacity. For a person's thoughts or opinions, mente is often more natural.
- In fixed expressions, it often appears with prepositions: di intelletto, d'intelletto. Learners may overuse it in everyday conversation.