loco de la cabeza
/loko de la kabeθa/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for "crazy in the head" is loco de la cabeza.
This phrase is used informally to describe someone who is behaving irrationally or is perceived to be mentally unstable.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is built from loco (crazy), de la (of the) and cabeza (head).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, the term Boludo/a is often used to refer to someone who is acting crazy or foolish.
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to a female, the adjective changes to loca de la cabeza. To refer to a group of people, use the plural form locos de la cabeza.
Did you know?
- The word loco might actually trace its roots back to the Arabic word for 'stupid', suggesting a linguistic connection between Spanish and the North African influences in Andalusia.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, calling someone loco can be a term of endearment or a joke among close friends rather than a clinical description.
- In some contexts, describing someone as loco is used to praise their passion or bravery, such as saying someone is loco for a particular hobby or sport.
Examples in context
- ¡Ese tipo está loco de remate! Siempre hace cosas extravagantes.That guy is completely crazy! He always does outrageous things.
- Ese hombre parece loco de la cabeza.That man seems crazy in the head.
- ¿Crees que yo estoy loco de la cabeza?Do you think I am crazy in the head?
- No escuches sus ideas, está loco de la cabeza.Don't listen to his ideas, he is crazy in the head.
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are talking about a strange neighbor.
- MateoEl vecino grita solo en el jardín.The neighbor shouts by himself in the garden.
- LucíaSí, creo que está loco de la cabeza.Yes, I think he is crazy in the head.
- MateoDa un poco de miedo, Lucía.It's a bit scary, Lucía.
- LucíaMejor no hables con él, Mateo.Better not talk to him, Mateo.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cabeza, de, la, loco, CC BY-SA 4.0.
