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    Absurdo (en. Absurd)

    /ap'suɾðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A situation or idea that is clearly ridiculous or irrational.
    The argument he presented was completely absurd.
    El argumento que presentó era completamente absurdo.
    Something that makes no sense.
    The proposal was labeled as absurd by everyone present.
    La propuesta fue tachada de absurdo por todos los presentes.
    adjective
    That is illogical or irrational.
    It was absurd to think I could arrive on time.
    Fue absurdo pensar que podía llegar a tiempo.
    That causes laughter due to its ridiculousness.
    The situation became absurd when it started to rain inside the building.
    La situación se volvió absurda cuando comenzó a llover en el interior del edificio.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'absurdus', which means 'ill-mannered' or 'senseless'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Absurd saying
    Expression referring to something implausible.
    Dicho absurdo
    It is an absurdity
    It refers to a situation that makes no sense.
    Es un absurdo
    Total absurdity
    It is used to emphasize the lack of logic in a situation.
    Absurdo total

    Related Words

    absurdity
    Quality of being absurd.
    absurdidad
    unreasonable
    That is not based on reason.
    irrazonable
    incongruity
    Lack of coherence or logic in something.
    incongruencia

    Slang Meanings

    Ridiculous or nonsensical thing.
    What he said seemed to me to be a total absurdity.
    Lo que dijo me parecía un absurdo total.
    Comical or unreal situation.
    That movie is full of absurdities.
    Esa película está llena de absurdos.