Loca (en. Crazy)

/ˈloka/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to a woman who is in an unstable or eccentric mental state.
That girl always has crazy ideas.
Esa chica siempre tiene ideas locas.
Acting exaggeratedly or out of the ordinary.
The party was crazy; everyone danced until dawn.
La fiesta estuvo loca, todos bailaron hasta el amanecer.
Behaving impulsively or absurdly.
She decided to take a crazy trip without planning anything.
Decidió hacer un viaje loco sin planear nada.

Etymology

From Latin 'locus', meaning place, transforming into a term that denotes a mental state.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be crazy
To be in a state of madness or to act irrationally.
estar loca
tied-up crazy
A person with extremely unusual or eccentric behavior.
loca de atar
craziness of love
Impulsive or unusual acts motivated by love.
locuras de amor

Related Words

madness
A mental health state where judgment or reason is lost.
locura
crazy
A term referring to a man exhibiting eccentric or unusual behavior.
loco
deranged
A person who has lost their sanity or reasoning.
desquiciado

Slang Meanings

A very fun or extroverted girl.
That crazy girl always knows how to liven up the party.
Esa loca siempre sabe cómo animar la fiesta.
It often refers to an attractive woman who is also very energetic.
That crazy girl has a unique style.
Esa loca tiene un estilo único.