How to Say "fixated" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “fixated” is “obsesionado” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Mi primo está obsesionado con los videojuegos retro.
My cousin is obsessed with retro video games.
Ella parecía obsesionada con el trabajo, nunca descansaba.
She seemed obsessed with work; she never rested.
Estaban obsesionados con encontrar el tesoro perdido.
They were obsessed with finding the lost treasure.
Agreement is Key
Since this is an adjective, it must change its ending to match the person or thing being described: 'obsesionada' (female singular), 'obsesionados' (masculine plural), or 'obsesionadas' (feminine plural).
The 'Con' Connection
When saying what someone is obsessed with, Spanish almost always uses the preposition 'con' (with). Example: 'obsesionado CON la música'.
Choosing the Wrong 'To Be'
Mistake: “Soy obsesionado con mi trabajo.”
Correction: Estoy obsesionado con mi trabajo. (This describes a temporary or current mental state, so use 'estar'.)
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