psicodélico
/sikoˈdeliko/
The English word psychedelic is translated into Spanish as psicodélico.
The term is an adjective used to describe something that is of, containing or generating hallucinations, etc.
Meaning: of, containing or generating hallucinations, etc. (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, the word must agree with the noun it describes. Use psicodélica to agree with feminine nouns, psicodélicos for masculine plural nouns and psicodélicas for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/sikoˈdeliko/
Did you know?
- If you want to describe a 'trippy' feeling without using the formal term psicodélico, you might use the slang word viajero to describe someone who has had an intense experience.
- The term is built from the Ancient Greek words psukhḗ meaning 'mind' and dêlos meaning 'clear' or 'manifest'.
- Although the word is spelled with a 'p' like in English, the initial 'p' is silent in Spanish pronunciation. You would pronounce it as if it started with 's', sounding like sicodélico.
Examples in context
- La música psicodélica de los años 60 y 70 sigue siendo influyente hoy en día.The psychedelic music from the 60s and 70s remains influential nowadays.
- El arte psicodélico busca alterar la percepción y estimular la imaginación.Psychedelic art aims to alter perception and stimulate imagination.
- Me encanta esa película de ciencia ficción con efectos visuales super locochones.I love that science fiction movie with really trippy visual effects.
- Ese dibujo tiene un estilo muy psicodélico.That drawing has a very psychedelic style.
- Los colores psicodélicos son muy intensos.The psychedelic colors are very intense.
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are looking at an art book in a cafe.
- Javier¿Te gusta este arte psicodélico, Lucía?Do you like this psychedelic art, Lucía?
- LucíaSí, es muy impresionante y colorido.Yes, it is very impressive and colorful.
- JavierA mí me parece un poco extraño.I find it a bit strange.
- LucíaEs parte de su esencia única.It is part of its unique essence.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “psychedelic” translations and entries psicodélico, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries psicodélico, CC BY-SA 4.0.
