What is the Spanish word for "obsessive"?

Learn how to say "obsessive" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

obsessive

Spanish

obsesivo

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Alternative translations of "obsessive"

obsesionado

Examples of how to use "obsessive" in Spanish

English
She has an obsessive need for cleanliness.
Spanish
Ella tiene una necesidad obsesiva de limpieza.
English
He has an obsessive interest in maps.
Spanish
Él tiene un interés obsesivo en los mapas.
English
Her obsessive cleaning annoys the whole family.
Spanish
Su limpieza obsesiva molesta a toda la familia.
English
They showed obsessive attention to every detail.
Spanish
Mostraron una atención obsesiva a cada detalle.
English
An obsessive fan waited outside the theater.
Spanish
Un fanático obsesivo esperó afuera del teatro.

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She has an obsessive need for cleanliness.

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