Majaderías (en. Nonsense)

/maxadeˈɾias/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
To talk nonsense or do senseless things.
Don't talk to me about nonsense, I just want to hear what's important.
No me hables de majaderías, solo quiero escuchar lo importante.
Acts or behaviors that are absurd or ridiculous.
The nonsense he said in the meeting didn't help at all.
Las majaderías que decía en la reunión no ayudaron en nada.
Comments or statements that lack logic.
His speech was full of nonsense that no one could believe.
Su discurso estaba lleno de majaderías que nadie podía creer.

Etymology

From the Spanish 'majadero', which refers to someone who acts carelessly or says silly things.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to do nonsense
To commit senseless acts or talk about trivial matters.
hacer majaderías
not to be foolish
Not to act foolishly or inconsiderately.
no ser majadero
to listen to nonsense
To pay attention to trivial or unfounded comments.
escuchar majaderías

Related Words

foolish
A person who says or does foolish things.
majadero
foolish
Someone who does not understand or acts foolishly.
necio
ridiculous
Something that provokes laughter or mockery due to its absurdity.
ridículo

Slang Meanings

To joke nonsensically.
That guy is always doing nonsense at the party.
Ese tipo siempre está haciendo majaderías en la fiesta.
To talk nonsense for fun.
At the meeting, only nonsense was heard among friends.
En la reunión solo se escuchaban majaderías entre amigos.