Spanish Conversation · Level 60
76 words
Spanish word
locura
Pronunciation
IPA/loˈkuɾa/
Meaning
- feminine nounmadness
Example
Esa locura no tiene sentido.
That madness doesn't make sense.
More examples
Hacer una locura de vez en cuando está bien.
To do something crazy once in a while is fine.
Core concept
A state of extreme excitement that pushes someone to act recklessly.
Common phrases
es una locura
That's madness
hacer una locura
do something crazy
¡qué locura!
what madness!
Similar words
pasión: Powerful affection or enthusiasm toward someone or something that drives persistent dedication.
entusiasmo: Warm, lively motivation and anticipatory joy that boosts willingness to take part or continue.
frenesí: Brief, intense flurry of excitement or activity marked by swift buildup and quick decline.
Definition in Spanish
Estado de excitación o entusiasmo extremo que empuja a comportarse fuera de lo habitual; también acto imprudente o pérdida de juicio.
Word origin
Is formed by adding the suffix -ura to loco, creating an abstract noun for the condition of being crazy that extends to intense enthusiasm and reckless acts.
Usage tips
- Appears in positive phrases like estar loco por algo (to be crazy about something) and in warnings like hacer una locura (to do something reckless), so context decides praise or criticism.
Other meanings
- manianoun
- follynoun
Opposites
- cordurasanitynoun
- sensatezsound judgmentnoun
Related words
- lococrazyadjective
- locamentemadlyadverb
- enloquecerdrive crazyverb