madness

the state of being seriously mentally ill; the condition of someone who is insane

locura, demencia

Collocations suffer from madness

• He was sent to an asylum for his madness.

  Fue enviado a un manicomio por su locura.

extreme anger or frustration, especially when someone behaves in an unreasonable way because of it

ira furiosa, rabia desenfrenada

Collocations lose one's temper

• His madness at being refused entry was obvious.

  Su ira furiosa por no haber sido admitido era evidente.

extreme determination to do something, especially when it is difficult or dangerous

determinación extrema, empeño desmedido

Collocations show great determination

• Her madness to succeed was inspiring.

  Su empeño desmedido por tener éxito era inspirador.

extreme or unreasonable behavior, especially when it is caused by strong feelings such as anger or excitement

comportamiento extremo, actitud irracional

Collocations act in an unreasonable way

• The crowd's madness was a result of the excitement.

  La actitud irracional de la multitud fue resultado del entusiasmo.

an extremely large amount of something, especially when it is not wanted or needed

exceso, sobredosis

Collocations too much of something

• There was a madness of paperwork to deal with.

  Había una sobredosis de papeleo que manejar.

an extreme action or decision, especially one that is not sensible or reasonable

acción extrema, medida drástica

Collocations take drastic measures

• The company's madness was to cut costs by firing half the staff.

  La medida drástica de la empresa fue recortar costos despidiendo a la mitad del personal.

extreme love or affection, especially when it is not sensible or reasonable

amor extremo, pasión desmedida

Collocations show great love

• Her madness for him was evident.

  Su pasión desmedida por él era evidente.

extreme enjoyment or pleasure, especially when it is not sensible or reasonable

placer extremo, gozo desmedido

Collocations enjoy something to the full

• He showed his madness for life by living every day to the fullest.

  Mostró su gozo desmedido por la vida viviendo cada día al máximo.