volverse loco
/bolbeɾse loko/from spelling rules
The English phrase "go crazy" is translated into Spanish as volverse loco.
This phrase is used to describe the process of becoming mentally ill or losing one's sanity.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the reflexive verb volverse (to turn/become) and the adjective loco (crazy).
Which one should you use?
Using volverse loco indicates a change in state or a transformation. This differs from estar loco, which describes the state of already being crazy.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective loco must agree in gender and number with the person who is going crazy. You use volverse loca for a female subject, volverse locos for a group of men or a mixed-gender group and volverse locas for a group consisting only of females.
Did you know?
- In some regions, the word loco is believed to have roots in Mapudungun, a language spoken by the Mapuche people of Chile and Argentina.
- While it can mean losing one's mind, if you say 'me volvió loco la música', you are likely expressing that the music was incredibly delightful or exciting.
- While volverse loco means to lose one's mind, the Spanish word locura is commonly used in markets to describe an absurdly high price.
Examples in context
- Enloquecer significa volverse loco.To lose your mind means to go crazy.This sentence shows how to define the concept using the phrase volverse loco.Tatoeba #538869 by hayastan, translation #12666170 by rul
- Todo el mundo tiene derecho a volverse loco.Everyone has the right to go crazy.This sentence uses the phrase to express that everyone has the right to go crazy.Tatoeba #9926359 by carlosalberto, translation #9926372 by carlosalberto
- La situación en la empresa ha hecho que todos enloquezcan con el estrés del trabajo.The situation in the company has caused everyone to go crazy with work stress.
- El ruido constante del tráfico puede hacer que cualquiera se vuelva loco.The constant noise of traffic can make anyone go crazy.
- ¡Esa película es tan buena que me vuelve loco/a de emoción!That movie is so good it drives me crazy with excitement!
- Me enamoré de esta canción, ¡me vuelve loco/a!I fell in love with this song, it drives me crazy!
- Ese chico se ha pirado de la cabeza con esa teoría.That guy has gone crazy with that theory.
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Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are discussing a very stressful job.
- DanielTengo demasiado trabajo este mes.I have too much work this month.
- LucíaTen cuidado, no quieras volverse loco por eso.Be careful, don't go crazy because of that.
- DanielEs que ya no puedo más.It's just that I can't take it anymore.
- LucíaToma un descanso antes de volverse loco.Take a break before going crazy.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries loco, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
