paranoid

BrE /ˈpærənɔɪd/ AmE /ˈpɛrənoɪd/

adjective en → es

1 ANXIOUS [attributive, predicative] B2

having strong feelings of fear and suspicion, especially about other people's intentions towards you

paranoico, con paranoia

  • be paranoid (about somebody/something)

Collocations paranoid about one's safety

  • He is paranoid about his health.

    Él está paranoico con respecto a su salud.

2 ILLNESS [attributive, predicative] C1

suffering from paranoia, an illness in which you believe that other people are trying to harm or control you

paranoico, con delirios de persecución

  • be paranoid

Collocations paranoid illness

  • She suffers from paranoid delusions.

    Ella sufre de delirios paranoicos.