excéntrico
/eɡsˈθentɾiko/masculine
The English phrase 'weirdo' is translated into Spanish as excéntrico. Wiktionary also lists bicho raro and rarito.
Meaning: strange person (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| excéntrico | /eɡsˈθentɾiko/ /eɡˈsentɾiko/ |
masculine |
| bicho raro | /ˌbit͡ʃo ˈraɾo/ | masculine |
| rarito | /raɾito/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
These terms are used to describe a strange person. Depending on your intent, you might choose a word that is neutral and sophisticated, one that is informal and geeky or one that is judgmental and mocking.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase bicho raro literally translates to 'strange bug' or 'rare insect'.
Which one should you use?
Excéntrico is a relatively neutral or even sophisticated way to describe someone with unusual habits, whereas the other forms are more judgmental.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective excéntrico must change its ending to excéntrica when referring to a female weirdo.
How do you pronounce it?
/eɡsˈθentɾiko/
Did you know?
- In certain Caribbean dialects, the word bicho can be a vulgar slang term for male genitalia, making bicho raro a risky phrase in specific contexts.
- The term rarito uses the diminutive suffix -ito, which can ironically make the insult sound much more condescending or 'cute' depending on the tone used.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, calling someone a bicho without the word raro can be a term of endearment for a mischievous child.
Examples in context
- Ella es un bicho raro.She's a weirdo.This sentence is useful for illustrating how to use bicho raro to describe a female.Tatoeba #3254284 by carlosalberto, translation #3254136 by CH
- Mi amiga Sofía tiene una obsesión con los superhéroes, ¡es una friki adorable y divertida!My friend Sofia has an obsession with superheroes. She's an adorable and fun weirdo!
- Mi vecino es un rarito, siempre hace cosas extrañas, como coleccionar piedras raras.My neighbor is a weirdo, he always does strange things like collecting rare stones.
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are talking about a new coworker.
- ElenaEl nuevo colega es muy excéntrico.The new colleague is quite a weirdo.
- DanielNo lo sé, me parece normal.I don't know, he seems normal to me.
- ElenaLleva un sombrero muy extraño.He wears a very strange hat.
- DanielBueno, eso no lo hace un raro.Well, that doesn't make him a weirdo.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “weirdo” translations and entries excéntrico, bicho raro, rarito, 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.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
