Spanish word

excéntrico

Pronunciation

IPA/eksˈθentɾiko/

Meaning

  • adjectiveeccentric

Example

Mi vecino es excéntrico.

My neighbor is eccentric.

Illustration for excéntrico (eccentric)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • persona excéntrica

    eccentric person

  • comportamiento excéntrico

    eccentric behavior

  • estilo excéntrico

    eccentric style

Similar words

extraño: Unfamiliar or odd in a way that feels strange or makes one uneasy.
raro: Uncommon or atypical in a way that simply seems odd or unexpected.
peculiar: Having a clear, distinctive trait that makes someone or something recognizably different.
estrafalario: Strikingly odd or flamboyant in dress or behavior that draws strong attention.

Definition in Spanish

Que se aparta de lo común o habitual y provoca extrañeza o curiosidad, especialmente respecto a personas, comportamientos u objetos.

Word origin

From Greek ekkentros (ek- 'out' + kentron 'center') via Latin excentricus, the word means being off the center and is used for people, behaviors, or objects that depart from the common or habitual.

Usage tips

  • 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.

Opposites

Related words

  • excentricidadeccentricitynoun
  • excéntricamenteeccentricallyadverb

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