Adjective
/deliˈɾante/
"Delirante" is an adjective in Spanish used to describe something that is delirious or wildly irrational. It can refer to a state of mind that is confused, agitated, or wildly enthusiastic. The term can also describe actions, ideas, or expressions that are exceedingly extravagant or absurd. It is commonly used in both spoken and written contexts, but it might be more prevalent in literary or rhetorical uses due to its expressive nature.
The word "delirante" is not extremely common in everyday conversation, but it appears more frequently in literary, artistic, or poetic contexts where heightened emotions and experiences are discussed.
The artwork was so delirious that everyone who saw it was impressed.
Durante la fiesta, su comportamiento se volvió delirante y comenzó a bailar sin parar.
During the party, his behavior became delirious, and he started dancing non-stop.
Esa película tiene un guion delirante que mezcla la realidad con la fantasía.
While "delirante" itself may not be directly associated with too many idiomatic expressions, it is often used in certain phrases or contexts. Here are several examples including the word and their translations:
When he woke up, he was in a delirious state due to the fever.
Un momento delirante
That was a delirious moment at the party when everyone started singing.
Idea delirante
His proposal was so crazy that it was considered a delirious idea by his colleagues.
Risa delirante
The word "delirante" originates from the Latin "delirans," which comes from "delirare," meaning "to be out of one's senses" or "to wander off" (in a metaphorical sense as in, to be irrational). The root word is related to the concept of being in a state of confusion or disorientation.