Spanish word

delirio

Pronunciation

IPA/deˈliɾjo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounfrenzy

Example

La multitud cayó en delirio cuando apareció el cantante.

The crowd fell into a frenzy when the singer appeared.

Illustration for delirio (frenzy)

More examples

El gol del último minuto llevó al estadio al delirio.

The last-minute goal sent the stadium into a frenzy.

Core concept

A contagious wave of ecstatic excitement among people.

Common phrases

  • llevar al delirio

    send into a frenzy

  • delirio de amor

    love frenzy

Similar words

euforia: An intense uplift of joy and optimism that makes one feel elated.
entusiasmo: Strong motivation or zeal about something that leads to eager participation.
pasión: An intense inward emotion or desire that compels passionate commitment.
frenesí: An extreme, unstoppable burst of frantic excitement and vigorous action.

Definition in Spanish

Estado de exaltación o júbilo intenso, frecuentemente colectivo y contagioso; en contextos clínicos, término para describir confusión mental aguda.

Word origin

From Latin delirium (from delirare 'to go off the furrow'), with the sense expanding from literal mental wandering to intense, often contagious, excitement as well as to clinical delirium.

Usage tips

  • As a conversational expression, delirio frequently describes a wildly successful or thrilling moment rather than literal madness, so translations like 'frenzy' or 'a blast' depend on tone and context.

Other meanings

  • ecstasynoun
  • deliriumnoun

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