poseído

possessed

adjective poh-seh-EE-doh Rare

Origin: Latin possessus, past participle of possidere (to possess)

Also means

obsessed; frenzied

Usage Note

Poseído most commonly describes someone believed to be possessed by an evil spirit (poseído por el demonio). Figuratively, it is used for someone acting in a frenzied or uncontrolled manner (gritaba como un poseído — 'he screamed like a madman'). Feminine form: poseída.

Examples

"Gritaba como un poseído en medio de la calle."

Natural Translation

He was screaming like a madman in the middle of the street.

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