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loucura — meaning in English

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English meaning

dementia noun A progressive decline in memory, thinking, and reasoning caused by disease or damage to the brain, beyond what normal aging would cause.
insanity noun Serious mental illness; the state of being of unsound mind.
madness noun A state of serious mental illness; insanity.

Senses

loucura is used for these senses in English:

dementia Madness or insanity.
insanity The state of being insane; madness.
madness The state of being mad; insanity; mental disease.
madness Rash folly.

insanity — full definition

noun Serious mental illness; the state of being of unsound mind.
noun Extreme foolishness or a chaotic, reckless situation.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Portuguese words

demência insanidade doideira doidice malucagem maluquice