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"Crazy" in Spanish: loco/a
loco/a
Crazy in Spanish is loco or loca. ¡Estás loco! can tease a wild idea. Calling a person loco can also insult, so watch tone and friendship.
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How to pronounce loco/a
Say it
LOH-koh / LOH-kah
/ˈlo.ko/, /ˈlo.ka/
LOH-koh / LOH-kah. Stress LOH. Clear k sound in co/ca.
"Crazy" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| loco | crazy (masc.) Teasing or harsh—tone decides. | Teasing or harsh—tone decides. |
| loca | crazy (fem.) Feminine form. | Feminine form. |
| una idea loca | a crazy idea Safer: describe the idea. | Safer: describe the idea. |
| me vuelve loco/a | drives me crazy Frustration or strong attraction, by context. | Frustration or strong attraction, by context. |
How to use loco/a in real life
- 1Wild plan
Es una idea loca, pero me gusta.
It’s a crazy idea, but I like it.
Idea loca softens the jab.
- 2Teasing a friend
Estás loco si sales sin abrigo.
You’re crazy if you go out without a coat.
Estás loco as friendly scolding.
- 3Busy week
Esta semana estuvo loca de trabajo.
This week was crazy with work.
Loca for a hectic stretch.
Mistakes English speakers make with loco/a
Incorrect: Ella está loco.
Correct: Ella está loca.
Agree gender: loca with ella.
Incorrect: Estás crazy.
Correct: Estás loco. / Es una idea loca.
Use loco/loca, or call the idea loca.
Good to know
Good to knowLoco/a is common in Latin American teasing among friends, but it can insult if tone is sharp. Prefer una idea loca for plans. For hectic weeks, una semana loca works too.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Deciding on a last-minute road trip
ChatPal
¿Una escapada mañana? Suena loco, lo sé.
A getaway tomorrow? Sounds crazy, I know.
You
Loco, pero tentador. ¿Cuántas horas son?
Crazy, but tempting. How many hours is it?
ChatPal
Cuatro. Si es muy loco, paramos a mitad.
Four. If it’s too crazy, we stop halfway.
You
Vamos. Empaco ropa ligera.
Let’s go. I’ll pack light clothes.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Crazy" in Spanish
How does gender work?
Loco (m.), loca (f.), plurals locos / locas.
Is loco rude?
Tone decides. Friendly loco can tease; harsh loco can insult.
How do I say a crazy idea?
Una idea loca. Safer than calling a person loco.
Ser or estar?
Estar loco often means acting crazy now; ser loco can sound like a lasting label—use carefully.
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