locas
/LOH-kahs/
crazy
Depicting the state of being mentally unstable or irrational (feminine plural).
locas(adjective)
crazy
?mentally unstable or irrational (feminine plural)
,mad
?insane or deeply foolish (feminine plural)
silly
?acting foolishly
,wild
?out of control
📝 In Action
Mis hermanas están locas por el chocolate.
A2My sisters are crazy about chocolate.
Las ideas que sugirieron eran demasiado locas para el proyecto.
B1The ideas they suggested were too crazy for the project.
¿Por qué tienes esas caras tan locas?
A2Why do you have those such wild looks on your faces?
💡 Grammar Points
Agreement is Key
Since 'locas' describes feminine plural nouns (like 'chicas' or 'ideas'), it must end in '-as' to match the gender and number.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Gender Mismatch
Mistake: "Las chicas son locos."
Correction: Las chicas son locas. (The adjective must match the feminine noun 'chicas'.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Estar vs. Ser
Use 'estar locas' (to be acting crazy right now) or 'ser locas' (to be inherently crazy people).
Illustrating the group noun for female people who are mentally unstable.
locas(noun)
crazy women
?group of female people who are mentally unstable
mad women
?group of female people who are acting foolishly
📝 In Action
¡Mira a esas locas bailando en la calle!
B1Look at those crazy women dancing in the street!
Las locas del vecindario siempre tienen historias que contar.
B2The crazy women in the neighborhood always have stories to tell.
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective as Noun
In Spanish, you can often turn an adjective into a noun by adding the article (like 'las'). 'Las locas' means 'the crazy ones (female).'
⭐ Usage Tips
Context is Crucial
While often used informally, calling someone 'loca' can be offensive, so use it carefully depending on your relationship with the person.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: locas
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'locas' correctly as a noun?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'locas' always a negative word?
Not always! While it literally means 'crazy,' it is often used affectionately or positively, especially in informal Spanish, to describe a fun, wild, or exciting situation, or a group of friends who are energetic and lively.
How do I say 'The boys are crazy'?
You must use the masculine plural form: 'Los chicos están locos.' Remember, if a group has even one male, you use the masculine form, 'locos'.