What is the Spanish word for "madness"?

Learn how to say "madness" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

madness

Spanish

locura

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Alternative translations of "madness"

demencia
locura mental
insania
delirio

Examples of how to use "madness" in Spanish

English
There is a method to his madness.
Spanish
Hay un método en su locura.
English
His sudden laughter looked like pure madness.
Spanish
Su risa repentina parecía pura locura.
English
She described the idea as sheer madness.
Spanish
Ella describió la idea como pura locura.
English
During the storm, the crowd acted like madness.
Spanish
Durante la tormenta, la multitud actuó como si estuviera loca.
English
He resisted the madness and stayed calm.
Spanish
Él resistió la locura y se mantuvo tranquilo.

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