obsesión
“obsesión” means “obsession” in Spanish (strong, persistent preoccupation).
obsession, fixation
Also: craze, preoccupation
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Su obsesión por la limpieza es tan fuerte que limpia la casa dos veces al día.
B1Her obsession with cleanliness is so strong that she cleans the house twice a day.
La nueva serie de televisión se ha convertido en una obsesión para todos mis amigos.
B2The new TV series has turned into a craze for all my friends.
Hizo de la salud de su hijo una obsesión, revisando cada síntoma.
C1She made her son's health a fixation, checking every symptom.
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This word comes from the Latin *obsessio*, which literally meant 'a siege' or 'being surrounded.' It was used to describe when an evil spirit or powerful force surrounded a person. Today, the meaning is similar, but the 'force' is a thought that surrounds and consumes your mind.
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
¿Cuál es la diferencia entre 'obsesión' y 'manía'?
'Obsesión' usually refers to a deep, consuming thought or fixation that is difficult to stop. 'Manía' is often lighter and means a strange habit, quirk, or a strong preference, like 'Tengo la manía de tocarme el pelo' (I have the habit of touching my hair).