supersticioso

superstitious

adjective soo-pehr-stee-SYOH-soh Rare

Usage Note

Supersticioso is a four-form adjective: supersticioso / supersticiosa / supersticiosos / supersticiosas. The noun is superstición (f). In Latin American countries certain beliefs — knocking on wood, avoiding the number 13, the evil eye (mal de ojo) — are so widespread that calling someone supersticioso is descriptive rather than pejorative.

Examples

"Es muy supersticioso y evita el número trece."

Natural Translation

He is very superstitious and avoids the number thirteen.

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