Psíquico (en. Psychic)

/ˈsikiko/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Relating to the psyche or mental activity.
Psychic treatment can help heal emotional traumas.
El tratamiento psíquico puede ayudar a sanar traumas emocionales.
Having extraordinary mental abilities or powers.
She claims to have psychic abilities that allow her to see the future.
Ella asegura tener habilidades psíquicas que le permiten ver el futuro.
Referring to the behavior or mental state of a person.
It is important to take care of psychic health to maintain good emotional balance.
Es importante cuidar la salud psíquica para mantener un buen equilibrio emocional.

Etymology

From the Greek 'psychikos', meaning 'related to the soul or mind'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

psychic health
State of emotional and mental well-being.
salud psíquica
psychic powers
Extraordinary mental abilities, such as telepathy or clairvoyance.
poderes psíquicos

Related Words

psychology
Science that studies the mind and human behavior.
psicología
psychotherapist
Professional who conducts psychological therapy.
psicoterapeuta

Slang Meanings

Person who claims to have special abilities related to the mind.
She always says she is psychic and can read cards.
Ella siempre dice que es psíquica y que puede leer las cartas.
Reference to a person who exhibits unusual or strange behaviors.
That guy is very psychic; he always knows what others are thinking.
Ese tipo es muy psíquico, siempre sabe lo que los demás están pensando.