Losada (en. Meadow)

/loˈsa.ða/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Colloquial term to refer to nonsense or folly.
Please don't tell me more nonsense.
No me cuentes más losadas, por favor.
A comment that lacks logic or sense.
What you said was a real nonsense.
Lo que dijiste fue una verdadera losada.
An action or object that is considered absurd or ridiculous.
That proposal is a complete nonsense.
Esa propuesta es una completa losada.

Etymology

Of uncertain origin, probably derived from 'losar', which means nonsense in some dialects.

Common Phrases and Expressions

don't tell me nonsense
Expression indicating that one does not want to hear nonsense.
no me cuentes losadas
it's a nonsense
Phrase used to dismiss something as ridiculous or meaningless.
es una losada
don't do nonsense
Advises someone not to act in a silly or absurd way.
no hagas losadas

Related Words

losar
The related verb that means to do or say nonsensical things.
losar
madness
State of madness or absurd action.
locura
nonsense
Thing or fact of little importance or value.
tontería

Slang Meanings

Expression used to refer to something that does not deserve to be taken seriously.
That gossip is a nonsense.
Ese chisme es una losada.
Comment used to mock someone.
What he said was just a nonsense.
Lo que dijo fue solo una losada.
Nonsense said in a moment of distraction.
I don't believe you, that sounds like nonsense.
No te creo, eso suena a losada.