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friki means geeky — a common term in Funny Words. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: December 4, 2025

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friki

adjective • /[FREE-kee]/

geeky

Example:

Es súper friki con los cómics.

He's super geeky about comics.

🧠 What does friki mean?

The word 'friki' is an adjective and noun used to describe a person who is intensely and obsessively passionate about a particular niche subject, often related to pop culture. It is the direct equivalent of the English 'geek' or 'nerd'. Common 'friki' interests include science fiction, fantasy, video games, comics, anime, and technology. While it originates from the English word 'freak', its modern meaning in Spanish carries less of a negative connotation and is often used proudly by individuals to describe themselves and their hobbies.

📚 Extra examples

  • Mi hermano es muy friki de los cómics; tiene una colección enorme.
    My brother is a huge comic book geek; he has an enormous collection.
  • La convención estaba llena de frikis disfrazados de sus personajes favoritos.
    The convention was full of geeks dressed up as their favorite characters.
  • Le encanta hablar de detalles muy frikis sobre la historia del cine.
    He loves to talk about very geeky details about the history of cinema.

💡 Did You Know?

"Friki" is a phonetic adaptation of the English word 'freaky'. While 'freaky' in English often means strange or bizarre, in Spanish, "friki" evolved to specifically describe someone with an obsessive interest in a niche subject. The term is so established that it is officially recognized by the Real Academia Española (RAE), the institution that governs the Spanish language.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "friki"

Synonyms: nerd, geek, bicho raro
Opposites: normal, común, convencional

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❓ FAQ

How do you say 'geeky' in Spanish?
The most common and direct equivalent for 'geeky' is "friki". Depending on the context, you could also hear the English loanword "nerd".
How do you pronounce 'friki' in Spanish?
"Friki" is pronounced FREE-kee. The 'r' is a single tap, and the stress is on the first syllable.
How do you use 'friki' in a sentence?
It can be an adjective, as in "Tiene gustos muy frikis" (He has very geeky tastes), or a noun, as in "Es un friki de la informática" (He's a computer geek).
What is the English translation of 'friki'?
The best English translation for "friki" is 'geeky' or 'nerdy'. It can also mean 'geek' or 'nerd' when used as a noun.
Does 'friki' change for gender or number?
Yes. As a noun, it can be masculine ("el friki") or feminine ("la friki"), with the plural being "los/las frikis". As an adjective, it is invariable for gender ("un chico friki", "una chica friki") but changes for number ("chicos frikis").
Is 'friki' common in everyday Spanish?
Yes, it is a very common colloquial term, particularly in Spain and among younger generations.
Does 'friki' have slang or double meanings?
While it derives from the English 'freak', its primary meaning is 'geek' or 'nerd'. The connotation of being strange or bizarre is much weaker and less common than its main use related to intense hobbies.
Is 'friki' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
The term "friki" is much more widespread and understood in Spain. Its usage is less frequent in many parts of Latin America, where the English loanword "nerd" or other local terms might be preferred.

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