Estoy loco
/estoi loko/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I am crazy" is translated into Spanish as Estoy loco.
This phrase is used to state that one is mentally ill or is behaving in an irrational way. A common variation is Estoy loco por…, which is used to express that you are very enthusiastic about a hobby or are infatuated with a person.
Which one should you use?
The use of the verb estar in Estoy loco implies a temporary state of behavior or a reaction to a situation. In contrast, using the verb ser (Soy) would imply that being crazy is a permanent personality trait or a core part of your identity.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree with the gender of the speaker. If the speaker is female, the adjective must change to the feminine form Estoy loca.
Did you know?
- While Estoy loco describes a state, the phrase se le fue la pinza is a common slang way to say someone has 'gone crazy' or lost their grip on reality.
- A person who is slightly crazy or eccentric is sometimes called zumbado in Spain, a word that mimics the buzzing sound of a bee.
- Spanish has a specific phrase está loco como una cabra, which translates to 'he is as crazy as a goat'.
Examples in context
- ¡Estoy loco por ti!I am crazy about you.This sentence is useful for expressing romantic infatuation using Estoy loco.Tatoeba #1074911 by Shishir, translation #2621186 by Olya
- ¡Estoy loco por ella!I am crazy for her!Tatoeba #1829240 by hayastan, translation #1828557 by Amastan
- Estoy loco por el golf.I am crazy about golf.This sentence is useful for expressing enthusiasm for a hobby using Estoy loco.Tatoeba #488841 by Shishir, translation #253774 by CC
- ¡Estoy loco/a por el fútbol! No me lo pierdo nunca.I am crazy about football! I never miss it.
- ¡Estoy loco/a por los animales! Los amo y siempre quiero adoptar más mascotas.I am crazy about animals! I love them and always want to adopt more pets.
- Estoy loco/a con este nuevo libro. ¡No puedo dejar de leerlo!I am crazy about this new book. I can't stop reading it!
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Javier tells Elena about a very risky decision he just made.
- JavierHe decidido renunciar a mi trabajo hoy.I have decided to quit my job today.
- Elena¡Eso es una idea terrible, Javier!That is a terrible idea, Javier!
- JavierLo sé, creo que estoy loco.I know, I think I am crazy.
- ElenaSí, definitivamente lo estás.Yes, you definitely are.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
