el adicto
addicted
Definition & meaning
Adicto means addicted or addict. It describes someone who is dependent on a substance or activity, or, more loosely, someone who is extremely enthusiastic about something.
- Es adicto al tabaco. — He is addicted to tobacco.
- Es adicta a las series. — She is hooked on TV series.
Grammar & Word origin
Adicto can be an adjective or a noun. It changes to agree in gender and number: adicto, adicta, adictos, adictas.
It usually takes the preposition a before the thing someone is addicted to. As a noun, it can refer to an addict: un adicto.
The word comes from Latin addictus, meaning “assigned” or “devoted.”
Synonyms & antonyms
- dependiente — “dependent”; emphasizes reliance, including physical or psychological dependence.
- enganchado — “hooked”; an informal term for being addicted or strongly drawn to something.
- aficionado — “fan” or “enthusiast”; suggests enjoyment rather than addiction.
There is no exact antonym, but no adicto means “not addicted.”
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Mi hermano dejó de jugar porque se volvió adicto a los videojuegos.adjective
My brother stopped playing because he became addicted to video games.
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