tripeante
/tɾipeante/from spelling rulesLatin America
The English phrase trippy can be translated into Spanish using tripeante. Wiktionary also lists tripiante and tripioso.
Meaning: strange, similar to the effects of a hallucinogen (adj)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| tripeante | /tɾipeante/ (from spelling rules) | Latin America |
| tripiante | /tɾipjante/ (from spelling rules) | Venezuela |
| tripioso | /tɾipjoso/ (from spelling rules) | Puerto Rico |
These terms are used to describe something that is strange or feels similar to the effects of a hallucinogen.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Different regions use specific variations: flipante is often used in Spain, while in Mexico it is common to use the phrase viajado/a. In Latin America, the form tripeante is a general option, but tripiante is used specifically in Venezuela and tripioso is used specifically in Puerto Rico.
How do you pronounce it?
/tɾipeante/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the word viajado means 'traveled', but when used as an adjective to describe a person, it implies they are currently under the influence of hallucinogens.
- In Spain, the term flipante can be used to describe a beautiful sunset or a piece of news without any connotation of hallucinogens.
- While tripeante is a loanword from English, Spanish speakers often apply the grammatical rules of the 'present participle' to make it sound like a native adjective.
Examples in context
- Los efectos visuales de la película eran realmente psicodélicos.The visual effects in the movie were truly trippy.
- La experiencia de ese concierto fue realmente alucinante.The experience of that concert was truly trippy.
- Esa película que vimos ayer fue flipante.That movie we watched yesterday was trippy.
- Esta canción tiene un sonido muy viajado.This song has a really trippy sound.
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are looking at an abstract painting in a gallery.
- ElenaMira este cuadro, Javier. Es muy tripeante.Look at this painting, Javier. It's very trippy.
- JavierSí, los colores son muy intensos.Yes, the colors are very intense.
- ElenaSiento que me muevo al verlo.I feel like I'm moving when I look at it.
- JavierEs una experiencia bastante tripeante.It's quite a trippy experience.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “trippy” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
