Absurdas (en. Absurd)

/abˈsur.das/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective
That is irrational or incongruent.
The rules of the game were so absurd that no one wanted to play.
Las reglas del juego eran tan absurdas que nadie quería jugar.
That provokes laughter due to its disconnection from reality.
His comments were so absurd that everyone laughed.
Sus comentarios eran tan absurdas que todos se rieron.
Incapable of being understood or explained logically.
The situation became absurd when they decided to invest in a failed project.
La situación se volvió absurda cuando decidieron invertir en un proyecto fallido.

Etymology

From the Latin 'absurdus' which means 'noise' or 'unpleasant.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

total absurdity
A completely illogical or unacceptable situation.
absurdo total
to do something absurd
To act in a way that is unreasonable or nonsensical.
hacer algo absurdo
the logic of the absurd
A way of thinking that challenges conventional norms.
la lógica del absurdo

Related Words

absurd
That makes no sense or reason.
absurdo
irrational
That cannot be understood or justified logically.
irracional
ridiculous
That provokes laughter or contempt for its lack of seriousness.
ridículo

Slang Meanings

Something that is disproportionate or exaggerated.
That movie has such absurd scenes that I couldn't stop laughing.
Esa película tiene unas escenas tan absurdas que no pude dejar de reír.
A situation that becomes comical for being out of the ordinary.
The meeting was so absurd that I ended up joking about it.
La reunión fue tan absurda que terminé bromeando sobre ello.