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pirado means crazy — a common term in Funny Words. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: December 14, 2025

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pirado

adjective • /[pee-RA-do]/

crazy

Example:

Estás completamente pirado.

You're completely crazy.

🧠 What does pirado mean?

The adjective 'pirado' is a colloquial and informal term used primarily in Spain to mean 'crazy', 'nuts', or 'mad'. It is often used with the verb 'estar' to describe someone who is acting strangely, has eccentric ideas, or is behaving in an irrational way. It can be used playfully among friends or to describe someone genuinely out of their mind. Additionally, 'estar pirado por alguien/algo' means to be crazy about someone or something, expressing a strong infatuation or passion.

📚 Extra examples

  • Mi vecino está un poco pirado, a veces sale a regar las plantas en pijama.
    My neighbor is a little crazy; sometimes he goes out to water the plants in his pajamas.
  • Se quedó pirada cuando le dijeron que había ganado la lotería.
    She went mad when they told her she had won the lottery.
  • Los adolescentes están pirados por ese nuevo grupo de música.
    The teenagers are crazy about that new music group.

💡 Did You Know?

The word 'pirado' is closely linked to the slang verb 'pirarse', which means 'to leave' or 'to flee' in Spain. This connection suggests the idea of someone whose mind has 'left' or 'departed' from a state of sanity, adding a descriptive layer to the word's meaning.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "pirado"

Synonyms: loco, chiflado, zumbado, chalado, ido
Opposites: cuerdo, sensato, racional, equilibrado, juicioso

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❓ FAQ

How do you say 'crazy' in Spanish?
The most common and neutral word for 'crazy' is 'loco' (or 'loca'). 'Pirado' is a more colloquial and informal alternative, used frequently in Spain. Other informal options include 'chiflado' or 'zumbado'.
How do you pronounce 'pirado' in Spanish?
The pronunciation is pee-RAH-doh. The stress falls on the second syllable, '-ra-'.
How do you use 'pirado' in a sentence?
It is used with the verb 'estar' to describe a temporary state or characteristic behavior. For example: 'No le hagas caso, está pirado' (Don't pay attention to him, he's crazy).
What is the English translation of 'pirado'?
The most direct English translation is 'crazy'. Depending on the context, it can also be translated as 'nuts', 'bonkers', 'mad', or 'loony'.
Does 'pirado' change for gender or number?
Yes, it is a regular adjective and must agree with the noun it modifies. The forms are 'pirado' (masculine singular), 'pirada' (feminine singular), 'pirados' (masculine plural), and 'piradas' (feminine plural).
Is 'pirado' common in everyday Spanish?
Yes, it is very common in informal, everyday conversation in Spain. Its use is less frequent in most of Latin America, where other local slang terms might be preferred.
Does 'pirado' have slang or double meanings?
'Pirado' itself is a slang term. It is related to the pronominal verb 'pirarse', which is also Spanish slang for 'to leave', 'to scram', or 'to take off'. For instance, 'Me piro de aquí' means 'I'm getting out of here'.
Is 'pirado' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
Yes, 'pirado' is predominantly a Peninsular Spanish term. While it might be understood in some Latin American countries, it is not part of the common daily vocabulary there. Speakers in Latin America are more likely to use 'loco' or other regionalisms like 'chiflado'.

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