maníaco
/maˈniako/
The Spanish phrase maníaco corresponds to the English word manyak.
How do you pronounce it?
/maˈniako/
Did you know?
- The word maníaco is often used colloquially to describe a 'neat freak' or someone obsessively tidy, specifically in the phrase ser un maníaco de la limpieza.
- In several Spanish-speaking countries, calling someone a maníaco can be a synonym for a 'geek' or someone deeply obsessed with a niche hobby.
- In some Caribbean dialects, maníaco is used hyperbolically to describe a person who is 'wild' or unpredictable in a fun social setting.
Examples in context
- El conductor era un auténtico maníaco.The driver was a real maniac.
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are discussing a recent car accident they witnessed.
- Lucía¿Viste cómo conducía ese tipo?Did you see how that guy was driving?
- DanielSí, era un maníaco total.Yes, he was a total maniac.
- LucíaCasi nos choca a nosotros.He almost hit us.
- DanielMenos mal que no pasó nada.It's a good thing nothing happened.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry maníaco, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
