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    Disparate (en. Folly)

    /dispaɾate/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    An idea or proposition that is absurd or unreasonable.
    The argument he presented was a complete nonsense.
    El argumento que presentó era un disparate completo.
    Something that lacks sense or logic.
    I can't believe he thought that was a good idea; it's nonsense.
    No puedo creer que pensara que eso era una buena idea, es un disparate.
    An act or decision that is ridiculous or misleading.
    What he said in the meeting was nonsense and caused confusion.
    Lo que dijo en la reunión fue un disparate y causó confusión.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'disparatus', which means 'divided' or 'unequal'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    there are no absurdities that matter
    Expression indicating that absurd ideas should not be considered.
    no hay disparates que valgan

    Related Words

    disparity
    Difference or inequality between two things.
    disparidad
    shoot
    To take something quickly or without preparation.
    disparar

    Slang Meanings

    Expression used to refer to something nonsensical.
    That theory you have is complete nonsense.
    Esa teoría que tienes es un disparate total.
    Ridiculous comment or idea in a conversation.
    Yesterday someone threw a nonsense at me in the office, and everyone laughed.
    Ayer me soltaron un disparate en la oficina y todos se rieron.