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excéntrico

eccentric

adjective eks-SEN-tree-koh Rare

Also means

off-center

Usage Note

Excéntrico describes a person whose behavior deviates markedly from social norms, usually without a negative connotation. In geometry it means 'not having the same center.' As a noun (el excéntrico) it can refer to such a person.

Examples

"El artista era conocido por ser excéntrico."

Natural Translation

The artist was known for being eccentric.

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