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loca

 

[ ˈloʊ.kə ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

colloquial term

In slang, 'loca' is a Spanish term that translates to 'crazy' in English. It is often used to describe someone who behaves wildly or erratically. In some contexts, it can be used affectionately among friends to suggest someone is fun or lively.

Synonyms

crazy, eccentric, wild.

Examples of usage

  • She's acting like such a loca tonight!
  • I love how my friends call me loca when I'm being silly.
  • Don't mind her, she’s just being a loca.

Translations

Translations of the word "loca" in other languages:

🇵🇹 local

🇮🇳 स्थानीय

🇩🇪 lokal

🇮🇩 lokal

🇺🇦 місцевий

🇵🇱 lokalny

🇯🇵 ローカル

🇫🇷 local

🇪🇸 local

🇹🇷 yerel

🇰🇷 지역의

🇸🇦 محلي

🇨🇿 místní

🇸🇰 miestny

🇨🇳 地方

🇸🇮 lokalni

🇮🇸 svæðis

🇰🇿 жергілікті

🇬🇪 ადგილობრივი

🇦🇿 lokal

🇲🇽 local

Etymology

The term 'loca' comes from the Spanish word for 'crazy' or 'mad.' Historically, this word has been used in the Spanish-speaking world to describe various states of mental health, often employed in a colloquial context to refer to someone perceived as behaving irrationally or without regard for norms. The feminine form 'loca' is used to refer specifically to women, while the masculine form 'loco' applies to men. Over time, 'loca' has been embraced in various cultural contexts, especially in music and pop culture, where it is often used to convey a sense of fun, rebellion, or spiritedness. Its use in English-speaking contexts, particularly among younger generations, has further evolved into an endearing term among friends, despite its original implication of instability.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,014, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.