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    Ridícula (en. Ridiculous)

    /riˈðikula/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That is the object of mockery due to its absurd or comic nature.
    The situation was so ridiculous that everyone started laughing.
    La situación era tan ridícula que todos empezaron a reír.
    That provokes laughter or is laughed at for its extravagant nature.
    Her dress was so ridiculous that I couldn't stop looking at it.
    Su vestido era tan ridículo que no podía dejar de mirarlo.
    That makes no sense or is illogical.
    The argument he presented was really ridiculous.
    El argumento que presentó era realmente ridículo.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'ridiculus', meaning 'causing laughter'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a ridiculous situation
    an absurd circumstance that causes laughter
    una situación ridícula
    it is ridiculous that
    an expression used to point out the lack of logic in something
    es ridículo que
    feels ridiculous
    reflects a sense of shame or mockery about oneself
    se siente ridículo

    Related Words

    ridiculous
    That provokes laughter or is the object of mockery.
    ridículo
    laughter
    Physical reaction to something funny.
    risa
    mockery
    The act of making someone laugh at someone else's expense.
    burla

    Slang Meanings

    Something that is so absurd that it cannot be taken seriously.
    That plan is so ridiculous that it's not even worth thinking about.
    Ese plan es tan ridículo que ni pensarlo vale la pena.
    A situation that becomes a joke among friends.
    The way he tripped was so ridiculous that we all laughed.
    La manera en que tropezó fue tan ridícula que todos nos reímos.