English–Spanish
“tic” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/tik/
Example
¿Has notado algún tic cuando estás muy estresado?
Have you noticed any tics when you're very stressed?
How to say “tic” in Spanish
“Tic” in Spanish is tic.
Brief involuntary twitch or repetitive vocal sound.
Example sentences with tic
En clase noté que ella tiene un tic cuando habla en público.
In class I noticed that she has a tic when she speaks in public.
Tips for using tic
- Spanish speakers commonly say 'me sale un tic' or 'tengo un tic', and adding the trigger (for example, nervios or estrés) shows that it appears with tension rather than implying a permanent disorder.