Necedades (en. Nonsense)

/neθeˈðaðes/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Acts or words that demonstrate a lack of intelligence.

I can't believe you said such nonsense in the meeting.

No puedo creer que dijiste tales necedades en la reunión.

Irreflexive or absurd opinions or beliefs.

His nonsense about politics has no basis.

Sus necedades sobre la política no tienen fundamento.

Things that lack value or importance.

The nonsense said on television can sometimes be disturbing.

Las necedades que se dicen en la televisión a veces son perturbadoras.

From Latin 'necedas', derived from 'necare', which means 'to kill' or 'to lose one's mind.'

commit nonsense

To do or say silly things.

cometer necedades

childish nonsense

Things or attitudes typical of childhood, considered not serious.

necedades infantiles

fool

A person who acts foolishly or senselessly.

necio

foolishness

Quality of being a fool; a foolishness.

necedad

absurd

That which is illogical, incoherent, or ridiculous.

absurdo

Nonsensical talks

Last night's show was pure nonsense, it didn't say anything useful.

El programa de anoche fue pura necedad, no decía nada útil.

Trivial things

I don't have time to listen to your nonsense.

No tengo tiempo para escuchar tus necedades.