me vuelves loco
/me bwelbes loko/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'you make me crazy' is translated into Spanish as me vuelves loco.
This phrase is used to express that someone causes you to feel intense emotion. Depending on the context and your tone of voice, it can be used romantically to express passion or pejoratively to express extreme annoyance. It can also convey a playful or affectionate meaning.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, me vuelves loco means 'you turn me crazy', derived from the verb volver, which means 'to return' or 'to turn'.
Which one should you use?
While me vuelves loco is a common way to express this, you can also use me desquicias. The latter is an informal expression that conveys a sense of exasperation and a mix of irritation and deep affection.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the adjective changes based on the gender of the speaker: if the speaker is female, use me vuelves loca. You can also change the subject by altering the verb: me vuelve loco means 'he/she/it makes me crazy'.
Did you know?
- The word loco might have roots in the Andalusian Arabic word for 'stupid', suggesting the phrase's history is tied to the linguistic blending of Arabic and Spanish in the Iberian Peninsula.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, calling someone loco in a friendly way is a common term of endearment and does not imply actual mental illness.
- The phrase me vuelves loco can be used to describe a food or a hobby that someone is obsessed with, not just a person.
Examples in context
- Me vuelves loco con tu sonrisa.You make me crazy with your smile.
- ¡No me hables así, me vuelves loco!Don't talk to me like that, you make me crazy!
- Eres tan hermosa que me vuelves loco.You are so beautiful that you make me crazy.
Example conversation
Daniel and María are having a playful argument in a cafe.
- DanielMaría, de verdad me vuelves loco.María, you really make me crazy.
- María¿Por qué lo dices, Daniel?Why do you say that, Daniel?
- DanielPorque siempre tienes la última palabra.Because you always have the last word.
- MaríaEs solo que soy muy terca.It's just that I am very stubborn.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries loco, me, CC BY-SA 4.0.
