Suicida (en. Suicidal)
/swiˈsiða/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Refers to a person who performs acts or has intentions of taking their own life.
The suicidal person left a note explaining their decision.
El suicida dejó una nota explicando su decisión.
Someone who acts in a dangerous and self-destructive manner.
Their suicidal behavior worried their friends.
Su comportamiento suicida preocupaba a sus amigos.
Etymology
From Latin 'suicidus', meaning 'one who kills oneself'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
assisted suicide
Practice where someone is helped to end their life.
suicidio asistido
suicidal thoughts
Thoughts about suicide.
contemplaciones suicidas
suicide prevention
Efforts to prevent people from taking their own lives.
prevención del suicidio
Related Words
suicide
Action of taking one’s life.
suicidio
despair
Mood state of someone feeling trapped.
desesperación
mental disorder
Condition affecting emotional and psychological health.
trastorno mental
Slang Meanings
Condition of extreme hopelessness.
They feel in a suicidal state due to pressure.
Se siente en un estado suicida debido a la presión.
Self-destructive acts.
Their lifestyle is very suicidal.
Su estilo de vida es muy suicida.