loco
/ˈloko/
The English phrase "wack" can be translated into Spanish as loco.
The translation for "wack", meaning something is annoyingly or disappointingly bad, often depends on the specific region and context you are in.
Meaning: annoyingly or disappointingly bad, in various senses (adj)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, you can use chafa to describe something as poor quality or "wack". In Argentina, the term berreta is used for the same purpose. In Spain, the colloquial term cutre expresses the idea of something being "wack".
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈloko/
Did you know?
- Beyond its meaning as 'crazy', the Spanish word loco may actually be related to the Ancient Greek word glaukós, which meant 'clear'.
- In Argentina, calling something berreta to mean it is 'wack' specifically highlights that the object is a fake or lacks authenticity.
- While cutre is used in Spain to mean 'wack', it carries a secondary connotation of being tasteless or shabby.
Examples in context
- Su intento de baile fue patético.His attempt at dancing was wack.
Example conversation
María and Daniel are discussing a new song they heard.
- MaríaDaniel, ¿qué te parece el nuevo ritmo?Daniel, what do you think of the new beat?
- DanielLa verdad, me suena muy loco.To be honest, it sounds really wack to me.
- MaríaYo pienso lo mismo, no tiene sentido.I think the same, it makes no sense.
- DanielSí, es un desperdicio de tiempo.Yes, it's a waste of time.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry loco, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries loco, CC BY-SA 4.0.
