How to Say "paranoid" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “paranoid” is “paranoico” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
adjectiveB2
describing a person's state of mind
Examples
No seas tan paranoico, solo fue una coincidencia.
Don't be so paranoid; it was just a coincidence.
Él está paranoico con la seguridad de su casa.
He is paranoid about his house security.
Matching the Person
Since this word ends in -o, it is used for men. If you are describing a woman, the ending changes to -a (paranoica).
Using 'estar' vs 'ser'
Mistake: “Using 'ser' for a temporary feeling.”
Correction: Use 'estar' (to be) if the person is acting paranoid right now, and 'ser' if it's their permanent personality.
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