psíquico
/bsikiko/from spelling rules
The English word 'psychic' translates to Spanish as psíquico.
The term refers to a person who possesses, or appears to possess, extra-sensory abilities.
Meaning: person who possesses, or appears to possess, extra-sensory abilities (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun psíquico changes its ending to psíquica when referring to a female psychic. To refer to a group of psychics, or a mixed-gender group, use the masculine plural form psíquicos.
How do you pronounce it?
/bsikiko/
Did you know?
- In casual conversation, the initial 'p' in psíquico is often dropped entirely, making the word sound like síquico.
- In Spanish, psíquico is frequently used in medical or legal contexts to describe mental states, such as daño psíquico for 'psychological damage'.
- While psíquico is a general term, Spanish speakers often prefer vidente for someone who predicts the future, coming from the verb ver meaning 'to see'.
Examples in context
- Él tiene habilidades paranormales.He has paranormal abilities.
- Ella es una clarividente reconocida.She is a recognized clairvoyant.
- El vidente reveló detalles sorprendentes.The psychic revealed surprising details.
- Ella es una médium muy solicitada.She is a highly sought-after medium.
- Fui a un adivino y me dijo cosas asombrosas.I went to a fortune-teller and they told me amazing things.
- Me dijo que soy medium.He/She told me I am a psychic.
- Creo que mi amiga es vidente.I think my friend is psychic.
- El psíquico leyó mi futuro.The psychic read my future.
- Ella cree que es un psíquico.She believes he is a psychic.
- Ese psíquico es muy famoso.That psychic is very famous.
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are talking about a television program.
- Lucía¿Viste el programa del psíquico?Did you see the psychic's program?
- JavierSí, pero no creo en él.Yes, but I don't believe in him.
- LucíaJavier, él es un psíquico muy bueno.Javier, he is a very good psychic.
- JavierTal vez, pero sigo sin creer.Maybe, but I still don't believe.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
