In Spanish, you can say “estás loco” if you are addressing a male, or “estás loca” if you are addressing a female. The phrase literally translates to “you are crazy.”
To break it down:
- Estás: This is the second person singular form of the verb “estar,” which means “to be.” It’s used to describe a temporary state or condition.
- Loco/loca: These are adjectives meaning “crazy” in English. The adjective agrees in gender with the subject, which is why it changes form based on whether you’re referring to a male (loco) or a female (loca).
In casual conversation, you might also hear variations like “estás de la cabeza” or “estás chiflado” (for males) / “chiflada” (for females), which can mean you are being a bit crazy or acting irrationally. These phrases capture a similar idea but carry slightly different connotations.