loco
word
/ˈɫoʊkoʊ/
/lˈəʊkəʊ/
Definition
A Spanish word meaning 'crazy' or 'mad', used informally to describe someone as wild, insane, or acting foolishly.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly informal or slang, often playful rather than offensive. Common in Spanglish, especially in the US. Can describe people or actions, e.g. 'You're so loco!' or 'That was a loco idea.' Avoid in formal contexts.
Spanish: locoPortuguese (BR): maluco - loucoPortuguese (PT): maluco - loucoChinese (Simplified): 疯子 - 疯狂的Chinese (Traditional): 瘋子 - 瘋狂的Hindi: पागलArabic: مجنونBengali: পাগল - বুনোRussian: сумасшедший - безумныйJapanese: クレイジー - おかしなVietnamese: điên - khùngKorean: 미친 - 이상한Turkish: çılgın - deliUrdu: پاگل - دیوانہIndonesian: gila - edan
Example Sentences
That's a loco idea!
basic
He acts so loco when he's excited.
basic
My friends call me loco because I like adventures.
basic
You went totally loco at the party last night!
natural
Don't do anything loco while I'm gone, okay?
natural
His plan sounds a bit loco, but it might work.
natural