Masoquista (en. Masochistic)

/masoˈkista/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
An individual who derives satisfaction related to physical or emotional suffering.
She considered herself a masochist because she enjoyed relationships that pushed her to the limit.
Ella se consideraba masoquista porque disfrutaba de relaciones que la llevaban al límite.
A person who considers themselves as such in the context of sexual practices.
In their relationship, he is the masochist who seeks more pain.
En su relación, él es el masoquista que busca más dolor.

Etymology

It derives from the figure of the writer Leopold von Sacher-Masoch, known for his works that explore the theme of pain and pleasure.

Common Phrases and Expressions

involuntary masochist
A person who does not seek pain but suffers it and tolerates it with resignation.
masoquista involuntario
masochistic play
Sexual activity that involves inflicting pain and experiencing pleasure derived from it.
juego masoquista

Related Words

sadism
Tendency to inflict pain on others to obtain pleasure.
sadismo
suffering
Condition of suffering or tolerating pain, sometimes without seeking it.
padecimiento
emotional dependency
Condition of needing emotional suffering in relationships.
dependencia emocional

Slang Meanings

Masos
That girl is a masos; she always seeks complicated relationships.
Esa chica es una masos; siempre busca relaciones complicadas.
Painist
They call him a painist because he seeks activities that make him suffer to feel alive.
Se le dice dolorista porque busca aktivitás que le hagan sufrir para sentirse viva.