Obsesivo (en. Obsessive)

/ob-se-ˈsi-vo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That shows obsessive behavior.
His obsessive behavior led him to isolate himself from his friends.
Su comportamiento obsesivo lo llevó a aislarse de sus amigos.
That implies or denotes obsession.
The work has an obsessive focus on detail.
La obra tiene un enfoque obsesivo con el detalle.
That results from obsession.
His obsessive capture of images reflects his obsessive mind.
Su captura obsesiva de imágenes refleja su mente obsesiva.

Etymology

From Latin 'obsessivus', meaning one who occupies or besieges.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have an obsession
To be obsessed with something or someone.
tener una obsesión
to be obsessive
To act compulsively towards a specific topic or situation.
ser obsesivo

Related Words

obsession
A recurrent and persistent thought that causes distress.
obsesión
compulsion
An act that one feels compelled to perform due to obsession.
compulsión
fixation
An intense or lasting attachment to an idea or activity.
fijación

Slang Meanings

Focused
He is so obsessive in his studies that he doesn't care about anything else.
Está tan obsesivo en su estudio que no le importa nada más.
Freak
That guy is a freak for his obsession with video games.
Ese tipo es un freak por su obsesión con los videojuegos.