Locos (en. Crazy)

ˈlokos

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
People who behave in a strange or unusual way.
The city's crazies always have funny stories.
Los locos de la ciudad siempre tienen historias divertidas.
People who lack reason or judgment.
Sometimes it seems that their ideas are crazy.
A veces parece que sus ideas son de locos.
A group of people who share eccentric interests.
The comic book crazies club meets every Saturday.
El club de locos por los cómics se reúne cada sábado.

Etymology

From the Spanish 'loco', which comes from the Latin 'locus' referring to a state of madness or delirium.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be crazy
To act in an irrational or strange manner.
estar locos
crazy in love
Expression that describes people who act uncontrollably due to love.
locos de amor
utterly crazy
Individual in an extreme state of madness or zeal.
loco de remate

Related Words

madness
State of loss of reason or judgment.
locura
crazy
Singular synonym for crazies, also used to describe a person who has lost their sanity.
loco
delusional
Person with delusional ideas, lacking total control of their behavior.
alucinado

Slang Meanings

Someone who is very excited or enthusiastic.
That party was crazy; everyone danced until dawn.
Esa fiesta estaba locos, todos bailaron hasta el amanecer.
Person who behaves extravagantly.
That guy is a crazy; he always shows up in costume.
Ese tipo es un locos, siempre llega disfrazado.