Psicópata (en. Psychopath)

/siˈko.pa.ta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A person who exhibits behaviors that are harmful or dangerous to others and lacks empathy.
The psychopath is capable of manipulating those around him.
El psicópata es capaz de manipular a las personas a su alrededor.
An individual who acts without remorse when causing harm to others.
The crimes of the psychopath in the movie were chilling.
Los crímenes del psicópata en la película fueron escalofriantes.
A person who exhibits personality traits that include egocentrism and a lack of guilt.
We identified the psychopath in the study group by his disturbing behavior.
Identificamos al psicópata en el grupo de estudio por su comportamiento perturbador.

Etymology

From the Greek 'psyche' (soul) and 'pathos' (suffering), which indicates a personality disorder.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Emotional psychopath
A person who emotionally manipulates others, causing suffering without remorse.
psicópata emocional
Serial psychopath
A criminal who commits multiple crimes in a series, usually of a violent nature.
psicópata en serie

Related Words

Psychopathy
A personality disorder characterized by a lack of empathy and antisocial behaviors.
psicopatía
Sociopathy
A form of psychopathy that includes problems in relationships with others, but with greater empathy than the typical psychopath.
sociopatía

Slang Meanings

Crazy in the head
That guy is crazy in the head, a real psychopath.
Ese tipo es un loco de la cabeza, un verdadero psicópata.
Birdbrain
Don't pay attention to him, he's a birdbrain.
No le hagas caso, es un cabeza de chorlito.