Borrén (en. Erase)

/boˈren/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Derogatory term to refer to someone considered boring or dull.
He always talks about the same thing; he is a real borrén.
Siempre habla de lo mismo, es un verdadero borrén.
A person who does not offer engaging or entertaining conversation.
The meeting was a complete disaster because everyone was borrenes.
La reunión fue un completo desastre porque todos eran borrenes.
Someone who has no interesting hobbies or passions.
That guy is a borrén; he never wants to do anything fun.
Ese chico es un borrén, nunca quiere hacer nada divertido.

Etymology

From the Spanish 'borrón', influenced by 'aborrecer'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be a borrén
To be a very boring or joyless person.
ser un borrén
to be nothing borrén
To do something exciting or interesting.
no ser nada borrén

Related Words

boredom
State of mind in which a person feels disinterest.
aburrimiento
monotony
Lack of variety, repetition.
monotonía

Slang Meanings

Derogatory for someone who does not dare to do exciting things.
Don't invite Juan; he is a borrén.
No invites a Juan, es un borrén.
Referring to an environment without fun.
That party was a total borrén.
Esa fiesta fue un borrén total.