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    Paradojas (en. Paradoxes)

    /paɾaˈðoxas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Discrepancy between what is expected and what actually happens.
    It is a paradox that, although I had a lot of money, I couldn't buy happiness.
    Es una paradoja que, aunque tenía mucho dinero, no podía comprar la felicidad.
    An assertion that contradicts itself but may have an underlying truth.
    The liar paradox states that 'this statement is false.'
    La paradoja del mentiroso dice que 'este enunciado es falso'.
    A situation where two opposing ideas coexist in a way that challenges conventional logic.
    The paradox of Achilles and the tortoise illustrates a difficulty in the notion of motion.
    La paradoja de Aquiles y la tortuga ilustra una dificultad en la noción de movimiento.

    Etymology

    From the Greek παράδοξος (parádoxos), meaning 'contrary to common opinion.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    paradox of choice
    A situation where having too many options can lead to dissatisfaction.
    paradoja de la elección
    Zeno's paradox
    A set of paradoxes that challenge the notion of motion and the division of space.
    paradoja de Zenón
    apparent paradox
    A situation that seems contradictory but can be explained logically.
    paradoja aparente

    Related Words

    dilemma
    A situation that presents two or more equally unfavorable options.
    dilema
    irony
    An expression that uses a sense opposite to the literal, often with a sarcastic tone.
    ironía
    ambiguous
    That admits more than one interpretation or meaning.
    ambiguo

    Slang Meanings

    Something that makes no sense.
    That argument is a real paradox.
    Ese argumento es una verdadera paradoja.
    A surprising situation.
    What happened in the meeting was a total paradox.
    Lo que pasó en la reunión fue una paradoja total.