psicótico
“psicótico” means “psychotic” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
psychotic
Also: insane
📝 In Action
El paciente experimentó un episodio psicótico breve.
B2The patient experienced a brief psychotic episode.
La esquizofrenia es un tipo de trastorno psicótico.
C1Schizophrenia is a type of psychotic disorder.
Él tiene comportamientos que parecen psicóticos.
B2He has behaviors that seem psychotic.
psychotic
📝 In Action
El médico está especializado en el tratamiento de psicóticos.
C1The doctor specializes in the treatment of psychotics.
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Words that translate to "psicótico" in Spanish:
psychotic→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: psicótico
Question 1 of 3
Which of these is the most common medical phrase for a 'psychotic break'?
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From the Greek 'psykhē' (meaning soul or mind) and the suffix '-tikos' (meaning related to). It entered Spanish via modern Latin as a way to describe medical conditions of the mind.
First recorded: 19th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I spell it 'sicótico' without the 'p'?
Yes, the Real Academia Española (RAE) accepts 'sicótico', but 'psicótico' remains much more common in writing and professional contexts.
Is 'psicótico' an insult?
While sometimes used that way informally, it is a clinical medical term. Using it as an insult is considered insensitive to mental health issues.
What is the difference between 'psicótico' and 'psicópata'?
A 'psicótico' person has lost touch with reality (e.g., hallucinations), while a 'psicópata' has a personality disorder characterized by a lack of empathy and remorse.