English–Spanish
“compulsive” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/kompulˈsiβo/
Example
Mi hermana es compulsiva con sus compras.
My sister is compulsive about her shopping.
How to say “compulsive” in Spanish
“Compulsive” in Spanish is compulsivo.
A tendency to act under persistent internal urges rather than by deliberate choice.
Example sentences with compulsivo
Sintió un impulso compulsivo de revisar su correo.
He felt a compulsive urge to check his email.
Tips for using compulsivo
- Can sound like a harsh personal judgment in casual speech, so speakers often add a qualifier such as 'tiene tendencia a' or 'parece' to soften the claim.