amor loco
/amoɾ loko/from spelling rules
The phrase amor loco is the Spanish way to say mad love.
The phrase amor loco expresses the concept of mad love.
Did you know?
- The word loco might actually have roots in Andalusian Arabic, specifically from the word lawqāʔ meaning 'stupid'.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, calling someone loco is actually a term of endearment or a way to describe someone who is 'wildly' fun.
- The concept of 'madness' in love is a recurring theme in Spanish literature, often linked to the tradition of amor cortés or courtly love.
Examples in context
- Ellos disfrutan de un amor desenfrenado que los consume por completo.They enjoy an unrestrained love that consumes them entirely.
- Siento un amor loco por la música.I feel a mad love for music.
- Tienen un amor loco que es muy intenso.They have a mad love that is very intense.
- Fue un amor loco de verano.It was a mad summer love.
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are talking about their intense relationship.
- SofíaSiento que tenemos un amor loco.I feel like we have a mad love.
- JavierSí, es un amor loco pero hermoso.Yes, it is a mad love but beautiful.
- SofíaA veces me asusta lo intenso que es.Sometimes it scares me how intense it is.
- JavierNo tengas miedo, yo te amo así.Don't be afraid, I love you this way.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries amor, loco, CC BY-SA 4.0.
