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    Desabrido (en. Tasteless)

    /des.aˈβɾi.ðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That which has no flavor or is tasteless.
    The food was so bland that I couldn't eat it.
    La comida estuvo tan desabrida que no la pude comer.
    That which is boring or uninteresting.
    The movie was bland and I fell asleep.
    La película fue desabrida y me quedé dormido.
    It refers to a person who lacks liveliness or is bland in their character.
    He is very bland, he never tells jokes or laughs.
    Es muy desabrido, nunca cuenta chistes ni se ríe.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'desaber', which implies a lack of flavor or knowledge.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    bland as cabbage
    It refers to something or someone that is very boring or unattractive.
    desabrido como la col
    bland life
    It refers to a life without emotions, joy or enthusiasm.
    vida desabrida
    to be a dullard
    It expresses that someone is boring or gray in their behavior.
    ser un desabrido

    Related Words

    flavor
    Property of food that is perceived by the sense of taste.
    sabor
    boring
    That causes boredom or tedium.
    aburrido
    monotonous
    That has a single tone or lacks variety.
    monótono

    Slang Meanings

    It refers to something that is not very exciting or flat.
    That concert was bland, there was no energy in the atmosphere.
    Ese concierto fue desabrido, no había energía en el ambiente.
    A person who has no charm or charisma.
    Don't invite Manuel, he is very bland and doesn't liven up the party.
    No invites a Manuel, es muy desabrido y no anima la fiesta.