muy loco
/mui loko/from spelling rules
The English phrase "very crazy" is translated into Spanish as muy loco.
This phrase is used to describe someone or something that is extremely mentally unstable or wildly unconventional.
What does it mean word for word?
muy means "very" and loco means "crazy".
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree with the gender and number of the person or group being described. Use muy loca if the person is female, muy locos for a group of men or a mixed-gender group and muy locas for a group consisting only of females.
Did you know?
- The word loco may have originated from the Andalusian Arabic word láwqa, which meant 'stupid'.
- Spanish uses the phrase estar loco to describe a temporary state of craziness and ser loco to describe a permanent personality trait.
- In some Spanish-speaking contexts, calling someone loco is a common way to express surprise or to call someone a 'buddy' or 'mate', depending on the tone.
Examples in context
- La situación en la reunión de hoy fue muy loca.The situation in today's meeting was very crazy.
- Su comportamiento fue altamente desquiciado, no puedo entenderlo.His behavior was highly crazy, I can't comprehend it.
- Nuestra vecina es sumamente chiflada, siempre hace cosas extrañas.Our neighbor is extremely crazy, she always does strange things.
- Anoche la fiesta estuvo súper loca, ¡bailamos hasta el amanecer!Last night's party was really crazy, we danced until dawn!
- ¡Estás completamente pirado si crees que voy a hacer eso!You're totally crazy if you think I'm going to do that!
- Esa película está requeteloca, te vas a reír mucho.That movie is really crazy, you're going to laugh a lot.
- Ese hombre está muy loco.That man is very crazy.
- Es un artista muy loco.He is a very crazy artist.
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are discussing a strange new movie.
- Lucía¿Viste la película nueva?Did you see the new movie?
- JavierSí, el director es muy loco.Yes, the director is very crazy.
- LucíaEs verdad, la trama es increíble.It is true, the plot is incredible.
- JavierSí, pero es demasiado extraña.Yes, but it is too strange.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries loco, muy, CC BY-SA 4.0.
