Maniático (en. Maniac)

/ma.nia.ti.ko/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A person who is excessively meticulous or has manias.
My brother is a maniac about the order of his things.
Mi hermano es maniático con el orden de sus cosas.
An individual who exhibits behaviors that are compulsive or obsessive.
The artist is a maniac and always reviews his work over and over again.
El artista es maniático y siempre revisa su trabajo una y otra vez.
adjective
Someone who has a tendency to develop manias.
His maniacal character leads him to follow very strict routines.
Su carácter maniático le hace seguir rutinas muy estrictas.

Etymology

From the Greek 'maniakos', meaning 'one who has mania'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

order maniac
It refers to a person who is extremely organized.
maniático del orden
control maniac
It indicates someone who needs to have control over everything.
maniático del control
to be a maniac
To have obsessive or compulsive behaviors.
ser maniático

Related Words

mania
A recurrent compulsion or impulse toward a thought or action.
manía
obsession
An idea or desire that persists uncontrollably.
obsesión
compulsion
A need to carry out a certain action or behavior.
compulsión

Slang Meanings

Exaggerated in their habits or customs.
He doesn't like people touching his things; he's a maniac.
No le gusta que toquen sus cosas, es un maniático.
A person who excessively worries about details.
Come on, don't be a maniac, relax a little.
Vamos, no seas maniático, relájate un poco.