Supersticioso (en. Superstitious)

/supersˈtisioso/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

It refers to a person who believes in superstitions.

He is very superstitious and always avoids walking under a ladder.

Es muy supersticioso y siempre evita pasar por debajo de una escalera.

That acts according to superstitious beliefs.

His superstitious behavior leads him to perform rituals before a game.

Su comportamiento supersticioso lo lleva a hacer rituales antes de un partido.

The attitude of someone who is influenced by irrational beliefs.

His superstitious view of the world prevents him from making logical decisions.

Su visión supersticiosa del mundo le impide tomar decisiones lógicas.

It comes from the Latin 'superstitiosus', which means 'of superstition'.

to be superstitious

To have beliefs in practices or rituals that affect luck.

estar supersticioso

to act out of superstition

To make decisions based on irrational beliefs.

actuar por superstición

to break a superstition

To get rid of superstitious beliefs or practices.

romper una superstición

superstition

Belief not based on reason that attributes powers to objects or actions.

superstición

mysticism

Belief in the supernatural and the esoteric.

misticismo

irrationality

Quality of not being reasonable or logical.

irracionalidad

Person who believes in absurd things.

That guy is superstitious; he thinks that wearing a talisman brings him luck.

Ese tipo es un supersticioso, piensa que llevar un amuleto le trae suerte.

Someone who avoids certain numbers or actions.

Don't invite Juan; he's so superstitious that he doesn't want to see the number 13.

No invites a Juan, es tan supersticioso que no quiere ver el 13.