excéntrico
“excéntrico” means “eccentric” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
eccentric
Also: quirky, odd
📝 In Action
Mi tío es un hombre muy excéntrico; siempre usa paraguas aunque no llueva.
A2My uncle is a very eccentric man; he always uses an umbrella even if it's not raining.
Ella tiene un estilo excéntrico que me encanta.
B1She has a quirky style that I love.
Sus ideas son un poco excéntricas para esta empresa tan tradicional.
B2His ideas are a bit eccentric for such a traditional company.
off-center
Also: eccentric
📝 In Action
La órbita del cometa es muy excéntrica.
C1The comet's orbit is very eccentric (highly elliptical/off-center).
El mecánico notó que la pieza estaba en una posición excéntrica.
C2The mechanic noticed that the part was in an off-center position.
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Quick Quiz: excéntrico
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Which sentence describes someone who is unique or quirky?
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From the Latin 'eccentricus', which comes from Greek roots meaning 'out' (ek) and 'center' (kentron). It literally describes something that is 'away from the center'.
First recorded: 17th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'excéntrico' a bad thing to call someone?
Not necessarily! It's usually a way to describe someone as 'unique' or 'different' without being mean. It's often used for artists or geniuses.
What's the difference between 'raro' and 'excéntrico'?
'Raro' means 'weird' or 'strange' and can sometimes be negative. 'Excéntrico' is more specific to people who choose to live or dress in an unconventional way.
How do I pronounce the 'xc'?
Pronounce the 'x' like a soft 'ks' sound and then the 'c' as an 's' (in Latin America) or a 'th' (in most of Spain). It sounds like /ek-sen-tree-ko/.