chico loco
/t͡ʃiko loko/from spelling rules
The English phrase "crazy boy" is translated into Spanish as chico loco.
This phrase is used to describe a male child or young man who behaves in a wild or mentally unstable way.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of chico (boy) and loco (crazy).
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, both the noun and the adjective must take the plural suffix -s.
Did you know?
- While loco can mean 'crazy' in a medical sense, it is frequently used as a friendly or affectionate term of endearment between close friends in many Spanish speaking countries.
- The word loco shares an unexpected connection with the Ancient Greek word glaukós, which meant 'clear'.
- The word chico might not be of Latin origin, as some linguists believe it was borrowed from the Yucatec Maya word chiʼik.
Examples in context
- Ese chico loco no deja de saltar.That crazy boy won't stop jumping.
- Mi sobrino es un chico loco.My nephew is a crazy boy.
- No dejes que ese chico loco suba al árbol.Don't let that crazy boy climb the tree.
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are watching a neighborhood kid run wildly in the street.
- ElenaMira a ese chico loco correr.Look at that crazy boy run.
- DanielSí, tiene demasiada energía, Daniel cree.Yes, he has too much energy, Daniel thinks.
- ElenaEs un chico loco, pero es divertido.He is a crazy boy, but he is funny.
- DanielEspero que no se lastime.I hope he doesn't get hurt.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries chico, loco, CC BY-SA 4.0.
