The present invention relates to a mobile terminal and a method for controlling the same. The mobile terminal includes a wireless communication processor; a touch screen; and a controller configured to: execute a first function specifying a counterpart, and execute a second function in combination with a display of a first menu for transmitting at least one or more contents selected by the second function to the specified counterpart through the wireless communication processor, in response to an execution command for executing the second function within a prescribed time from a timing of executing, suspending or ending the first function.