Spanish Expression · Intermediate
sacar de quicio
to exasperate / to drive crazy
Pronunciation: sa-KÁR de KÍ-thio
Meaning
To annoy or irritate someone to the point of losing patience.
Example
El ruido de los vecinos me saca de quicio.
The noise from the neighbors drives me crazy.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice sacar de quicio 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 intermediate-level Spanish expression.