Meaning
mind
In a sentence
Ho troppe cose in mente oggi.
I have too many things on my mind today.
Mi è venuta in mente un'idea brillante durante la riunione.
A brilliant idea came to my mind during the meeting.
Non riesco a togliermelo dalla mente.
I can't get it out of my mind.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| mente | feminine · singular |
| menti | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'mente' for abstract thoughts/consciousness; 'cervello' for the physical brain or intelligence.
- Common in fixed phrases, not often used alone in conversation.
- No plural form; 'menti' exists but is rare and literary.