obsessed

S2 W2

BrE /əbˈsest/ AmE /əbˈsest/

adjective en → es

1 ADDICTED [attributive / predicative] B1

having a strong and harmful desire to do something or have something, especially when this involves taking drugs or drinking too much alcohol

adicto, obsesionado

  • be obsessed with (doing) sth

Collocations obsessed with drugs · obsessed with alcohol

  • He's been obsessed with gambling for years.

    Ha estado obsesionado con el juego durante años.

2 PASSIONATE [attributive / predicative] B1

having a very strong liking or desire for something or someone, especially in a way that is difficult to control

pasionado, obsesionado

  • be obsessed with (doing) sth

Collocations obsessed with art · obsessed with someone

  • She's completely obsessed with her new boyfriend.

    Ella está completamente obsesionada con su nuevo novio.

3 MENTAL HEALTH [attributive / predicative] C1

having a mental health condition characterized by obsessive thoughts and behaviors

con obsesión, obsesionado

  • be obsessed with (doing) sth

Collocations obsessed with cleanliness · obsessed with order

  • He suffers from an obsession with tidiness.

    Él sufre de una obsesión con la limpieza.