Wordia
Intermediate

Locura

Definition

(noun) Loss of reason or highly irrational action

Examples

Fue una locura lanzarse al mar sin saber nadar.
It was madness to jump into the sea without knowing how to swim.
  • A las tres de la mañana, aquello era una locura.

    At three in the morning, that was madness.

  • Mi hermano dice que vender el coche para pagar el viaje fue una locura.

    My brother says selling the car to pay for the trip was insane.

  • No hagas locuras con esa moto nueva.

    Don't do anything crazy with that new motorcycle.

  • Cuando vio a Pablo entrar al bar con sandalias y traje, soltó: "Locura total".

    When she saw Pablo walk into the bar in sandals and a suit, she blurted out, "Total madness."

Related words

Other Spanish words at this level include Radiante, Atmósfera, Lo Que Sea, Por cierto, and No Pasa Nada. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.

Learn words from your home screen

Daily widget for iOS & Android