a turn of mind
a particular way of thinking or mental disposition
In Spanish
una forma de pensar, una mentalidad
Examples
- He has a philosophical turn of mind — always asking the deeper question.
- Her artistic turn of mind makes her see beauty in the mundane.
- With his analytical turn of mind, he's perfect for solving complex problems.
When it's used
This idiom is used to describe someone's particular mental disposition or way of thinking. It is common in both formal and informal contexts and often appears in character descriptions.
The common mistake
A common mistake is translating the Spanish idiom 'una vuelta de pensamiento' literally into English as 'a turn of thinking', which is not something native speakers say and sounds odd.