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    Obsesión (en. Obsession)

    /ob-se-ˈsjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A recurring and intrusive idea or impulse that causes anxiety.
    His obsession with perfection prevents him from enjoying life.
    Su obsesión por la perfección le impide disfrutar de la vida.
    An intense and constant fascination with something.
    The author's obsession with ancient history is evident in his works.
    La obsesión del autor por la historia antigua se nota en sus obras.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'obsessio', which means 'siege' or 'blockade'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be obsessed
    To have an excessive concern for something.
    tener obsesión
    to live with obsession
    To lead a life centered around a particular idea or concept.
    vivir con obsesión
    dangerous obsession
    A fixation that can lead to harmful behaviors.
    obsesión peligrosa

    Related Words

    fixation
    Intense interest or attachment to something specific.
    fijación
    mania
    A mood characterized by exaggerated concern.
    manía
    neurosis
    An emotional disorder that can include obsessions.
    neurosis

    Slang Meanings

    To have an obsession with someone.
    He is obsessed with her; he talks about her all the time.
    Está obsesionado con ella, habla de ella todo el tiempo.
    To be crazy about something.
    He is obsessed with soccer; he doesn't miss a single game.
    Está obsesionado con el fútbol, no se pierde ni un partido.