Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

locao

noun

loh-kow

Definition

A Portuguese term often referring to a sort of excess or overflowing, typically in an emotional or expressive sense.

Examples

Ela ficou locao com a novidade! (She went crazy with the news!)
A festa teve uma energia locao que contagia todos. (The party had a crazy energy that infected everyone.)

Meaning

The word ‘locao’ conveys a notion of enthusiasm that can sometimes verge on madness or excessiveness. It is used to describe moments where someone exhibits extreme behavior, either in joy or despair.