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“obsessive” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/maˈnjatiko/

Example

Ella es maniática con la limpieza.

She is obsessive about cleaning.

Illustration for maniático (obsessive)

How to say “obsessive” in Spanish

“Obsessive” in Spanish is maniático.

Extreme, irrational enthusiasm or fixation that distorts a person's behavior or thinking.

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

Example sentences with maniático

No te pongas maniático por cada pequeño cambio.

Don't get obsessive about every small change.

Tips for using maniático

  • The word carries a written accent (maniático) and is often heard with a blunt, critical tone, so the accent and the word's negative force are both important to keep in mind.

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