Aburridas (en. Boring)

/aβuˈriðas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That causes or produces boredom.
Boring movies do not attract the audience.
Las películas aburridas no atraen a la audiencia.
That feels boredom.
She felt bored at the meeting.
Ella se sintió aburrida en la reunión.
Tedious or monotonous situation.
The job became boring without new challenges.
El trabajo se volvió aburrido sin desafíos nuevos.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'to bore', from Latin 'aburrire'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be bored
To feel disinterested or unentertained.
estar aburrido
to be as bored as an oyster
To be extremely bored.
aburrirse como una ostra
to do something to avoid being bored
To engage in an activity to prevent boredom.
hacer algo para no aburrirse

Related Words

boredom
Feeling of having nothing to do or finding no interest.
aburrimiento
fun
Activity that provides entertainment.
diversión
tedium
Sensation of boredom due to repetition or monotony.
tedio

Slang Meanings

Boring
Today in class was so boring, I couldn’t stand it and went to grab a coffee!
Hoy en clase estuvo tan aburrido, ¡no aguanté y me fui a tomar un café!
Bores
For some, watching the same series again is a total bore.
Para algunos, ver la misma serie de nuevo resulta un aburrimiento total.