maníaco
/maˈniako/masculine
The English phrase "maniac" can be translated into Spanish as maníaco. It is also spelled maniaco.
Meaning: insane person (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| maníaco | /maˈniako/ | masculine |
| maniaco | /maˈnjako/ | masculine, alternative form |
The term refers to an insane person. You may also encounter the idiomatic expression como un maníaco, which is used to describe someone performing an action in an extremely reckless, fast or uncontrolled manner.
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine singular form is maníaco. To refer to a female, use the feminine form maníaca. For masculine plural, use maníacos and for feminine plural, use maníacas.
How do you pronounce it?
/maˈniako/
Did you know?
- The word manía (mania) is often used in Spanish to describe a strange habit or an irrational quirk, such as 'tiene la manía de…' (he has the habit of…).
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, calling someone a maníaco can be a slangy way to describe a sports fan who is obsessively devoted to their team.
- In Spanish, the adjective maníaco can be used to describe an object or a situation that seems chaotic, not just a person.
Examples in context
- Tom es un maníaco.Tom is a maniac.This sentence is useful for identifying someone as a maníaco.Tatoeba #2685289 by Shishir, translation #1494213 by Spamster
- ¡Estás conduciendo como un maníaco!You're driving like a maniac!This sentence demonstrates the use of the idiom to describe reckless driving with maníaco.Tatoeba #1236827 by marcelostockle, translation #490663 by khungla
- Puedo entender el alemán igual de bien que el maníaco que lo inventó, pero lo hablo mejor a través de un intérprete.I can understand German as well as the maniac that invented it, but I talk it best through an interpreter.This sentence uses maníaco to refer to a person in a comparison.Tatoeba #627868 by Shishir, translation #552740 by deniko
- Marta es una fanática del deporte. Siempre está al tanto de los resultados y no se pierde ningún partido.Marta is a maniac when it comes to sports. She's always up to date with the results and never misses a game.
Example conversation
María and Alejandro are talking about a strange man in the neighborhood.
- MaríaEse hombre grita solo en la calle.That man screams alone in the street.
- AlejandroSí, parece un maníaco.Yes, he seems like a maniac.
- MaríaEs un poco aterrador, Alejandro.He is a bit scary, Alejandro.
- AlejandroMejor no hables con ese maníaco.Better not to talk to that maniac.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “maniac” translations and entries maníaco, maniaco, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
