eres un chiflado
/eɾes un t͡ʃiflado/from spelling rules
The English phrase "you're a cracker" can be translated into Spanish as eres un chiflado.
This phrase is an informal way to tell someone that they are crazy or eccentric.
How do you pronounce it?
/eɾes un tʃiflado/
Did you know?
- The verb chiflar is also used in the expression chiflar por alguien, which means to be head over heels in love with someone.
- The verb chiflar originally meant to whistle, so calling someone a chiflado implies they are someone who is 'whistling' or perhaps 'lost in their own tune'.
- Calling someone a chiflado can be seen as much more affectionate than calling them loco, as it suggests a harmless, whimsical kind of craziness rather than a serious condition.
Examples in context
- ¡Eres un chiflado, pero te quiero!You're a cracker, but I love you!
Example conversation
Javier tells María about his plan to move to the mountains to live with goats.
- María¡Vas a vivir con cabras en la montaña!You are going to live with goats in the mountains!
- JavierSí, será una aventura increíble.Yes, it will be an incredible adventure.
- MaríaJavier, eres un chiflado.Javier, you're a cracker.
- JavierLo sé, pero soy feliz.I know, but I am happy.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
