estás loco
/estas loko/from spelling rules
The English phrase "jit trippin" can be translated to Spanish as estás loco.
estás loco is a slang expression used to tell someone that they are acting crazy or irrational.
Did you know?
- The word loco might trace its roots back to the Andalusian Arabic word lawqā, which refers to being 'stupid'.
- If you call someone loco in a friendly way in Spain, it can actually be a term of endearment for someone who is fun or spontaneous.
- While estás loco is the standard way to say 'you are crazy', in many Spanish-speaking countries, people use the word locura to describe an absurd situation rather than a person.
Examples in context
- Oye, estás loco si piensas eso.Hey, you are crazy if you think that.
- ¿De verdad estás loco o qué?Are you really crazy or what?
- No me digas eso, estás loco.Don't tell me that, you're tripping.
Example conversation
Two friends are arguing about a ridiculous rumor.
- Alejandro¿Escuchaste lo que dijo sobre nosotros?Did you hear what he said about us?
- LucíaNo, estás loco si crees eso.No, you're tripping if you believe that.
- Alejandro¡Pero él lo juró!But he swore it!
- LucíaNo le hagas caso, está loco.Don't pay him any attention, he's 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.
