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"Desenfreno" is a form of "desenfreno", a noun which is often translated as "debauchery". "Locura" is a noun which is often translated as "madness". Learn more about the difference between "locura" and "desenfreno" below.
la locura(
loh
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koo
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rah
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A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. madness
Empezó a mostrar señales de locura a los 15 años.She began to show signs of madness at the age of 15.
b. insanity
El psiquiatra le diagnosticó locura transitoria.The psychiatrist diagnosed him with temporary insanity.
a. madness
Sabes que este plan es una locura, ¿verdad?You know this plan is madness, don't you?
b. crazy thing
¿Cuántas locuras has cometido en tu vida?How many crazy things have you done in your life?
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A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
(figurative)
(chaotic situation)
a. chaos
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
(figurative)
Perdón por llegar tarde. El tránsito era una locura.Sorry for being late. The traffic was chaos.
b. crazy
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
(figurative)
(adjective)
En el festival había tanta gente que perdí a mi amigo dos veces. Fue una locura.There were so many people at the festival that I lost my friend twice. It was crazy.
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el desenfreno(
dehs
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ehm
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freh
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noh
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. debauchery
La despedida de soltero de Adam fue una noche de desenfreno.Adam's bachelor party was a night of debauchery.
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