Dada (en. Dadaist)

/'da.ða/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
An expression that denotes something that lacks meaning or importance.
What he said was pure dada.
Lo que dijo fue pura dada.
In the field of art, it refers to a movement that rejects logic and reason.
Dadaism is famous for its anti-consumerism.
El dadaísmo es famoso por su anticonsumismo.
adjective
Describes something that is trivial or insubstantial.
His behavior was completely dada.
Su comportamiento era completamente dada.

Etymology

Derives from the artistic movement Dada, which emerged in Europe in the 1910s.

Common Phrases and Expressions

total dada
Something completely absurd or ridiculous.
dada total
to give someone a dada
To deceive or confuse someone.
darle a alguien una dada

Related Words

dadaism
Artistic and literary movement that challenges established norms.
dadaísmo
absurd
Contrary to logic or common sense.
absurdo

Slang Meanings

Something that has no importance.
What you said is pure dada.
Lo que dijiste es pura dada.
A silly joke or game.
That idea is just a dada.
Esa idea es solo una dada.