supersticioso (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Adjective

Phonetic Transcription

/su.peɾ.tis.ˈti.so/

Translation Options into English

• superstitious

Meaning and Usage

The term "supersticioso" refers to someone who has a belief in superstitions or is prone to engaging in superstitious practices. It often describes an attitude where one believes that certain actions, omens, or occurrences can influence the future or are manifestations of luck or fate.

It is frequently used in both oral and written contexts in the Spanish language, with a slightly higher prevalence in conversational settings when discussing cultural practices, beliefs, or behaviors.

Example Sentences

1. Juan es muy supersticioso y siempre evita pasar debajo de escaleras.

2. Juan is very superstitious and always avoids walking under ladders.

3. La gente supersticiosa a menudo cree que los gatos negros traen mala suerte.

4. Superstitious people often believe that black cats bring bad luck.

5. No seas supersticioso; esos son solo mitos sin fundamento.

6. Don’t be superstitious; those are just unfounded myths.

Idiomatic Expressions

The term "supersticioso" is often part of idiomatic expressions related to beliefs and behaviors influenced by superstition.

Example Sentences with Idiomatic Expressions

1. "Cada vez que rompe un espejo, se pone supersticioso y realiza un ritual."

2. "Every time she breaks a mirror, she becomes superstitious and performs a ritual."

3. "Es supersticioso y lleva un amuleto de protección a todas partes."

4. "He is superstitious and carries a protective charm everywhere."

5. "Desconfía de las decisiones de quienes son demasiado supersticiosos."

6. "Beware of the decisions made by those who are overly superstitious."

7. "Creer en la mala suerte de los viernes 13 es una mentalidad supersticiosa."

8. "Believing in the bad luck of Fridays the 13th is a superstitious mindset."

9. "Pasa su vida tratando de evitar todo lo que puede parecer supersticioso."

10. "He spends his life trying to avoid anything that may seem superstitious."

Etymology

The term "supersticioso" is derived from the Latin word "superstitiosus," which in turn comes from "superstitio," meaning "superstition." This Latin word encompasses notions of an irrational belief in supernatural influences on everyday life.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - crédulo (credulous) - místico (mystical)

Antonyms: - racional (rational) - escéptico (skeptical)