Psicopata (en. Psychopath)

/si.koˈpa.ta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: Person who suffers from psychopathy.

Example sentence: The psychopath manipulated his victims without any remorse.

El psicópata manipuló a sus víctimas sin ningún remordimiento.

Definition: Individual with personality disorders characterized by a lack of empathy.

Example sentence: The psychopath is capable of committing heinous crimes without feeling guilt.

El psicópata es capaz de cometer crímenes atroces sin sentir culpa.

Definition: Someone who has a pattern of behavior that violates the rights of others.

Example sentence: Psychopaths are often very charismatic, which makes it easier for them to deceive others.

Los psicópatas suelen ser muy carismáticos, lo que les facilita engañar a otros.

Etymology/Origin: Derives from the Greek 'psykhē' meaning soul, and 'pathos' meaning suffering.

Phrase: serial psychopath

Meaning: Individual who commits several murders over a period of time.

psicopata en serie

Phrase: could be a psychopath

Meaning: Indicates that someone may have traits of psychopathy.

puede ser un psicopata

Phrase: psychopathic attitude

Meaning: Behavior that indicates a lack of empathy and manipulation.

actitud psicopática

Related word: psychopathy

Description: Personality disorder characterized by antisocial behaviors and lack of empathy.

psicopatía

Related word: sociopathy

Description: Disorder similar to psychopathy but with more emphasis on socialization.

sociopatía

Related word: personality disorder

Description: Category of mental disorders where the individual has inflexible patterns of behavior.

trastorno de personalidad

Meaning: Extremely manipulative person.

Example: Don't be fooled by him; he's a real psychopath.

No te dejes engañar por él, es un verdadero psicopata.

Meaning: Someone who acts without morality.

Example: That guy is a psychopath; he doesn't care who he hurts.

Ese tipo es un psicopata, no le importa a quién lastime.