psicosis

see-KOH-sees/siˈkosis/

“psicosis” means “psychosis” in Spanish (medical or mental health).

psychosis

Also: panic, hysteria

El médico explicó que la psicosis puede ser tratada con terapia.

The doctor explained that psychosis can be treated with therapy.

Se desató una psicosis colectiva después de los rumores de escasez.

A collective panic broke out after the rumors of shortages.

No dejes que la psicosis por el examen te impida dormir.

Don't let the exam-related hysteria keep you from sleeping.

Words that translate to "psicosis" in Spanish:

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If you want to talk about multiple cases of psychosis, how do you say it?

👥 Word Family▼

psicótico(psychotic) — Adjective

psicología(psychology) — Noun

psicólogo(psychologist) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

dosishipnosisneurosis

📚 Etymology▼

From the Greek word 'psyche' meaning soul or mind, and the suffix '-osis' which describes a condition or state.

First recorded: 19th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: psychosisFrench: psychoseItalian: psicosi

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Does 'psicosis' change if it's plural?

No, it stays exactly the same. You only change the article from 'la' to 'las'.

Can I use 'psicosis' to describe a scary movie?

Not directly as an adjective, but the famous Hitchcock movie 'Psycho' is titled 'Psicosis' in Spanish-speaking countries.

Is it a formal word?

It can be formal in a medical sense, but it is also very common in newspapers and everyday conversation when describing extreme worry or panic.