English–Spanish

“eccentric” in Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/eksˈθentɾiko/

Example

Mi vecino es excéntrico.

My neighbor is eccentric.

Illustration for excéntrico (eccentric)

How to say “eccentric” in Spanish

“Eccentric” in Spanish is excéntrico.

A person who stands out from a crowd because of unusual dress or behavior.

Full entry for excéntrico: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with excéntrico

Su comportamiento es excéntrico cuando escucha música a las tres de la mañana.

His behavior is eccentric when he listens to music at three in the morning.

Tips for using excéntrico

  • When used of a person, excéntrico can be either complimentary or critical, and surrounding words or tone usually show whether the speaker expresses admiration or disapproval.

Other Spanish words for “eccentric”

Esa decoración es estrafalaria.

That decoration is eccentric.

Tu vecino tiene gustos estrambóticos.

Your neighbor has eccentric tastes.

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