Paranoico (en. Paranoid)

/paɾaˈnoi.ko/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Someone who suffers from paranoia.
His behavior was so paranoid that he didn't believe what anyone said.
Su comportamiento era tan paranoico que no creía en lo que decía nadie.
Someone who shows excessive distrust or fear.
In his paranoid mind, everyone was against him.
En su mente paranoica, todos estaban en su contra.
Related to paranoia.
The artwork had a paranoid approach to society.
La obra de arte tenía un enfoque paranoico sobre la sociedad.

Etymology

From the Greek 'paranoia', which means 'madness'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have paranoia
To feel excessive or irrational worry.
tener paranoia
not to be so paranoid
Not to be so distrustful or fearful.
no ser tan paranoico

Related Words

paranoia
A psychological disorder characterized by delusional ideas of persecution.
paranoia
suspicion
Tendency to suspect others.
suspicacia
fear
Emotion or feeling of unease in the face of danger.
miedo

Slang Meanings

Excessively distrustful.
Don't be so paranoid, nobody is spying on you.
No seas tan paranoico, nadie te está espiando.
To be alert to conspiracies.
Since he watched that documentary, he has become very paranoid.
Desde que vio ese documental, se ha vuelto muy paranoico.