Spanish word

frenético

Pronunciation

IPA/fɾeˈnetiko/

Meaning

  • adjectivefrenzied

Example

El concierto fue frenético.

The concert was frenzied.

Illustration for frenético (frenzied)

More examples

Llegué a casa después de un día frenético en la oficina.

I got home after a frenzied day at the office.

Core concept

A person running wildly with papers flying.

Common phrases

  • ambiente frenético

    frenzied atmosphere

  • ritmo frenético

    frenzied pace

  • día frenético

    frenzied day

Similar words

desenfrenado: Excessive and unrestrained behavior that goes on without moderation or control.
apasionado: Intensely devoted or enthusiastic, motivated by strong personal feelings.
efusivo: Highly demonstrative and warmly expressive, showing feelings openly and energetically.
agitado: Marked by nervous agitation, moving or talking quickly because of anxiety or excitement.

Definition in Spanish

Que sucede con una intensidad física o emocional muy alta, a menudo rápida y desbordante.

Word origin

From Greek phrenētikos via Latin freneticus, from phren 'mind', originally meaning mentally roused or possessed and later applied to intense, uncontrolled activity.

Usage tips

  • The word is esdrújula and therefore always written with an accent: frenético.

Other meanings

  • freneticadjective
  • hecticadjective

Opposites

  • tranquilotranquiladjective
  • calmadocalmadjective

Related words

  • frenéticamentefreneticallyadverb

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