narcisista
/naɾθiˈsista/feminine, masculine
The Spanish word for "narcissist" is narcisista.
narcisista is used to describe someone who shows extreme love for themselves. It functions as both a noun (a narcissist) and an adjective (narcissistic).
Meaning: one who shows extreme love for themself (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The form narcisista is used for both masculine and feminine subjects.
How do you pronounce it?
/naɾθiˈsista/
Did you know?
- While narcisista is the clinical term, Spanish speakers often use the phrase creerse la última coca-cola del mundo to describe someone acting like a narcissist.
- The root word narciso refers not only to the mythological figure but also to the daffodil flower in Spanish.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, calling someone narcisista is considered a very strong psychological accusation rather than a casual insult about vanity.
Examples in context
- Trump es un narcisista.Trump is a narcissist.This sentence is useful for identifying a person as a narcisista.Tatoeba #10031537 by manufrutos, translation #10027239 by shekitten
- Tom es narcisista.Tom is a narcissist.This sentence demonstrates using narcisista as an adjective to describe a person.Tatoeba #1392745 by hayastan, translation #1390412 by Spamster
- Creo que el jefe es un narcisista. Siempre se pone a sí mismo en primer lugar y no considera las opiniones de los demás.I think the boss is a narcissist. He always puts himself first and doesn't consider others' opinions.
- Ese hombre es un narcisista.That man is a narcissist.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a former coworker.
- Daniel¿Crees que él es un narcisista?Do you think he is a narcissist?
- MaríaSí, Daniel, es un narcisista total.Yes, Daniel, he is a total narcissist.
- DanielSolo piensa en sí mismo.He only thinks of himself.
- MaríaEs un narcisista muy difícil.He is a very difficult narcissist.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “narcissist” translations and entries narcisista, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
