Disparatado (en. Crazy)

/dis.pa.ɾaˈta.ðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Related to an absurdity; lacking sense.
His idea was so absurd that nobody took it seriously.
Su idea fue tan disparatada que nadie la tomó en serio.
Acting irrationally or excessively.
His absurd behavior scared everyone at the party.
Su comportamiento disparatado asustó a todos en la fiesta.
Referring to something that is ridiculous or exaggerated.
The price of the car is absurd; I can't afford it.
El precio del coche es disparatado, no lo puedo pagar.

Etymology

It comes from 'disparate', which means an absurd saying or act.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to do something absurd
To make a mistake or do something absurd.
hacer un disparate
crazy in the head
To be crazy or have strange ideas.
disparatado de la cabeza
to be absurd
To be something completely illogical or absurd.
ser un disparate

Related Words

absurdity
A saying or action that lacks sense or logic.
disparate
to shoot
To throw something forcefully; in some contexts, to act in an extreme way.
disparar

Slang Meanings

To be crazy.
That idea is absurd, you must be crazy!
Esa idea está disparatada, ¡debes estar loco!
To exaggerate a situation.
Don't make a drama, you're being absurd.
No hagas un drama, estás siendo disparatado.