Insana (en. Insane)
/in'sana/
Meaning & Definition
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adjective
That has no meaning or is absurd.
Her insane behavior surprised everyone.
Su comportamiento insana sorprendió a todos.
That is linked to madness or an abnormal mental state.
The insane idea that everything belongs to him cost him many friends.
La insana idea de que todo le pertenece le costó muchos amigos.
That is extreme or disproportionate.
The insane price of that car is unjustifiable.
El insana precio de ese coche es injustificable.
Etymology
From Latin 'insanus', which means 'unhealthy' or 'madness'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
insane action
an irrational or reckless action.
acción insana
insane idea
a completely absurd or crazy idea.
idea insana
insane situation
a situation that is abnormal or extreme.
situación insana
Related Words
madness
Mental state in which the ability to reason is lost.
locura
absurd
That lacks meaning or logic.
absurdo
irrational
That cannot be understood from reason.
irracional
Slang Meanings
Refers to someone who acts in a very strange way.
That guy is insane, you never know what he's going to do.
Ese tipo es insana, nunca sabes qué va a hacer.
Used to describe something exaggerated or unbelievable.
That party was insane, I can't believe what happened.
Esa fiesta fue insana, no puedo creer lo que sucedió.