bipolar
/bipoˈlaɾ/
The Spanish word for bipolar is bipolar.
The adjective bipolar is used to describe someone or something relating to or having bipolar disorder.
Meaning: relating to or having bipolar disorder (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective becomes bipolares in its plural form to agree with plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/bipoˈlaɾ/
Did you know?
- While English speakers often use 'bipolar' colloquially to mean 'moody', doing so in Spanish can feel more clinically heavy or strictly medical.
- While bipolar is a medical term, in some Spanish-speaking countries it is used colloquially to describe a person who is simply moody or changes their mind quickly.
- Spanish shares the exact same spelling for bipolar as English, which is a result of both languages adopting the same Latin-based scientific terminology.
Examples in context
- Es bipolar.She's bipolar.This sentence is useful for describing someone as having the condition using bipolar.Tatoeba #10923808 by ecorralest101, translation #2488923 by Hybrid
- ¿Eres bipolar?Are you bipolar?This sentence is useful for asking someone if they are bipolar.Tatoeba #11934606 by Seael, translation #11934604 by CK
- Mi amigo fue diagnosticado con trastorno bipolar hace algunos años.My friend was diagnosed with bipolar disorder a few years ago.
- El trastorno bipolar es difícil de manejar.Bipolar disorder is difficult to manage.
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Example conversation
Javier and Elena are talking about a mutual friend's health.
- JavierCreo que Lucas es bipolar.I think Lucas is bipolar.
- ElenaNo lo sé, pero cambia mucho de humor.I don't know, but his mood changes a lot.
- JavierSí, sus reacciones son muy extremas.Yes, his reactions are very extreme.
- ElenaDebería consultar a un médico.He should consult a doctor.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry bipolar, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
