Spanish Expression · Advanced
a tontas y a locas
haphazardly / without rhyme or reason
Pronunciation: a TÓN-tas i a LÓ-kas
Meaning
To do something carelessly, without planning or thought.
Example
No podemos tomar decisiones a tontas y a locas.
We cannot make decisions haphazardly.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice a tontas y a locas out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a advanced-level Spanish expression.