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"Adicto" is an adjective which is often translated as "addicted", and "depresivo" is an adjective which is often translated as "depressing". Learn more about the difference between "adicto" and "depresivo" below.
adicto, el adicto, la adicta(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. addicted
Soy adicto a los dulces y me es muy difícil comer sano.I'm addicted to sweets, so it's hard for me to eat healthy.
2. (follower)
3. (figurative) (devoted)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. addicted (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
Mi hermano es adicto a las películas de vampiros.My brother is addicted to vampire movies.
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
a. addict
El cantante de rock confesó ser adicto a la cocaína e hizo rehabilitación.The rock singer confessed to being a cocaine addict and went to rehabilitation.
5. (follower)
a. supporter
La rebelión fue reprimida por el ejército real y por los adictos a la monarquía.The rebellion was quelled by the royal army and supporters of the monarchy.
6. (figurative) (fanatic)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. junkie (colloquial) (figurative)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
Tomás es un adicto al fútbol. Mira todo los partidos que pasan por televisión.Tomas is a football junkie. He watches every game that's on television.
depresivo, el depresivo, la depresiva(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (saddening)
a. depressing
El aumento de la pobreza es un dato depresivo.The increase in poverty is a depressing fact.
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
a. depressive
Sandra es psiquiatra, y como tal, ha tratado a muchos depresivos.Sandra is a psychiatrist, and as such, has treated many depressives.
