Adicto (en. Addicted)

/aˈðikto/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A person who has a dependency or addiction to something.

The drug addict needs professional treatment.

El adicto a las drogas necesita tratamiento profesional.

Someone who is excessively devoted to an activity, neglecting other responsibilities.

He is an addict to video games and plays for hours on end.

Es un adicto a los videojuegos y juega horas sin parar.

From Latin 'addictus', which means 'given over' or 'dedicated'.

addicted to something

A person who has a strong attraction or need for something specific.

adicto a algo

to be an addict

To describe oneself as someone who has a dependency.

ser un adicto

addiction

The state of being dominated or dependent on a substance or activity.

adicción

dependency

The condition of needing something excessively or compulsively.

dependencia

rehabilitation

The process of recovery to overcome an addiction.

rehabilitación

Geek

He is a social media geek; he is always connected.

Es un friki de las redes sociales; siempre está conectado.

Hooked

He is hooked on sports and doesn't miss any games.

Está enganchado a los deportes y no se pierde ningún partido.