pensamientos intrusivos
/pensamjentos intɾusibos/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'intrusive thoughts' is translated into Spanish as pensamientos intrusivos.
pensamientos intrusivos refers to unwanted and unpleasant thoughts that pop into a person's mind unexpectedly. To describe how these thoughts feel or manifest, you can use the adjectives perturbadores (disturbing), angustiantes (distressing) or invasivos (invasive).
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the noun pensamientos (thoughts) and the adjective intrusivos (intrusive).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, some people might use the phrase pensamientos obsesivos to describe intrusive thoughts.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because pensamientos is a masculine plural noun, the adjective must also be in the masculine plural form intrusivos to agree in gender and number. To use the singular form, change both the noun and the adjective to their singular versions: pensamiento intrusivo.
Did you know?
- While pensamientos intrusivos is the technical term, Spanish speakers often use the verb dar vueltas to describe the cycle of an intrusive thought, literally saying the thought is 'giving turns' in their head.
- The adjective intrusivos shares a root with the Spanish noun intruso, which is commonly used to describe a 'gatecrasher' or an uninvited guest at a party.
- Because pensamientos is derived from pensar, it is etymologically linked to the word pensum, which in Latin referred to a weight on a scale or a daily task.
Examples in context
- Tengo pensamientos intrusivos que me asustan.I have intrusive thoughts that scare me.
- Tengo pensamientos intrusivos muy extraños.I have very strange intrusive thoughts.
- Es difícil ignorar los pensamientos intrusivos.It is difficult to ignore intrusive thoughts.
- Ella sufre de pensamientos intrusivos constantes.She suffers from constant intrusive thoughts.
Example conversation
Mateo is talking to Lucía about his mental health.
- MateoLucía, últimamente tengo pensamientos intrusivos muy molestos.Lucía, lately I've been having very annoying intrusive thoughts.
- LucíaLo siento, Mateo. ¿Has hablado con un médico?I'm sorry, Mateo. Have you spoken with a doctor?
- MateoNo, pero no sé cómo manejarlos.No, but I don't know how to handle them.
- LucíaPodemos buscar ayuda profesional juntos.We can look for professional help together.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
