Frívola (en. Frivolous)

/ˈfɾi.βo.la/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to something that is superficial or trivial.
The conversation was so frivolous that it added nothing.
La conversación era tan frívola que no aportaba nada.
Describes a person who acts lightly and without depth.
She is a frivolous person who only cares about fashion.
Es una persona frívola que se preocupa solo por la moda.
Implies a lack of importance or weight.
His concerns are frivolous compared to real problems.
Sus preocupaciones son frívolas en comparación con los problemas reales.

Etymology

From Latin 'frivolus', meaning 'not solid' or 'insignificant'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to speak frivolously
To talk lightly without delving into the topics.
hablar de manera frívola
frivolous attitude
An attitude that does not take important situations seriously.
actitud frívola
frivolous concerns
Concerns that are not relevant or serious.
preocupaciones frívolas

Related Words

frivolity
Quality of being frivolous; absence of seriousness.
frivolidad
frivolous
Said of something that has no weight or seriousness.
frívolo

Slang Meanings

To be in the trend of the superficial.
Don't talk to me about that, I prefer more frivolous things.
No me hables de eso, prefiero cosas más frívolas.
Someone who only focuses on appearances.
He is a frivolous friend, he only cares about how he looks.
Es un amigo frívolo, solo le interesa cómo se ve.