How to Say "hysteria" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “hysteria” is “psicosis” — B2 level.
Examples
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.
A Word That Stays the Same
This word doesn't change when it becomes plural. You say 'la psicosis' for one and 'las psicosis' for many.
Always Feminine
Even though it doesn't end in 'a', this word is feminine. Always use 'la' or 'una' with it.
Gender Error
Mistake: “El psicosis es un problema serio.”
Correction: La psicosis es un problema serio. (Because the word is feminine).
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