Absurdos (en. Absurd)
/ab-sur-dos/
Meaning & Definition
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adjective
Contrary to logic or common sense.
Saying that the stars are made of cheese is an absurd thought.
Decir que las estrellas son de queso es un pensamiento absurdo.
That provokes laughter or mockery for its incredibility.
The excuses he gave were so absurd that everyone laughed.
Las excusas que dio eran tan absurdas que todos se rieron.
That has no justification or valid reason.
It is absurd to expect something to change without doing anything.
Es absurdo esperar que algo cambie sin hacer nada.
Etymology
From Latin 'absurdus', which means 'out of reason'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
it is absurd
It is illogical or lacking in sense.
es absurdo
to say something absurd
To express an idea that has no logic.
decir algo absurdo
absurd situation
Circumstance that is ridiculous or disproportionate.
situación absurda
Related Words
absurdity
Quality of being absurd.
absurdidad
rational
That makes sense or is logical.
racional
Slang Meanings
Something very strange or odd.
That idea is so absurd it seems from another dimension.
Esa idea es tan absurda que parece de otra dimensión.
A joke that is out of the ordinary.
Doing that would be crazy, a total absurdity.
Hacer eso sería una locura, un absurdo total.