supersticioso
/supeɾstiˈθjoso/
The Spanish word for superstitious is supersticioso.
The adjective supersticioso is used to describe someone who is susceptible to superstitions.
Meaning: susceptible to superstitions (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender with the noun it describes, so use the feminine form supersticiosa when referring to a woman. The plural form supersticiosos is used for a group of men or a mixed-gender group. The plural form supersticiosas is used when referring exclusively to a group of women.
How do you pronounce it?
/supeɾstiˈθjoso/
Did you know?
- In Spanish-speaking cultures, being supersticioso often involves avoiding the number 13 and the number 17. While 13 is common worldwide, 17 is considered unlucky in some regions because its Roman numeral form XVII is an anagram of VIXI, meaning 'I have lived' or 'my life is over'.
- A common behavior for someone supersticioso in Spain or Latin America is to avoid placing a hat or bag on a table. This custom stems from the belief that doing so invites death or bad luck into the home.
- The Spanish word supersticioso shares an ancient root with the English verb 'stand', as the Latin prefix 'super-' means 'above' and 'stō' means 'to stand'.
Examples in context
- No sabía que eras supersticioso.I didn't know you were superstitious.This sentence shows how to use supersticioso to describe someone's personality.Tatoeba #2314239 by marcelostockle, translation #2290399 by CK
- Somos supersticiosos.We're superstitious.This sentence demonstrates the use of the plural form supersticiosos to describe a group.Tatoeba #12533974 by opalandwoof, translation #12533939 by CK
- Mi abuela es muy supersticiosa y siempre lleva un amuleto para la buena suerte.My grandmother is very superstitious and always wears a lucky charm.
- Él cree en todas las supersticionesHe believes in all superstitions
- Esa es una práctica supersticiosaThat is a superstitious practice
- Los jugadores de fútbol suelen ser muy supersticiososFootball players are often very superstitious
- Mi hermano es muy supersticioso con los gatos negros.My brother is very superstitious about black cats.
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Example conversation
Javier and Elena are talking about a black cat.
- JavierNo pases por ahí, hay un gato negro.Don't go through there, there is a black cat.
- ElenaNo seas tan supersticioso, Javier.Don't be so superstitious, Javier.
- JavierSolo quiero tener cuidado hoy.I just want to be careful today.
- ElenaEstá bien, busquemos otro camino.It's okay, let's find another way.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “superstitious” translations and entries supersticioso, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries supersticioso, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
