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    Ridículas (en. Ridiculous)

    /riˈðikulas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That causes laughter or is the object of mockery.
    The situation was so ridiculous that everyone started laughing.
    La situación era tan ridícula que todos comenzaron a reír.
    That is absurd or exaggerated.
    His complaints were so ridiculous that I couldn't take him seriously.
    Sus quejas eran tan ridículas que no pude tomarlo en serio.
    That is inappropriate or not serious.
    The style of his clothing was ridiculous for a formal ceremony.
    El estilo de su ropa era ridículo para una ceremonia formal.

    Etymology

    From Latin ridiculos, meaning 'laughable, smiling'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to do something ridiculous
    To perform an action that provokes laughter or mockery.
    hacer algo ridículo
    to be ridiculous
    To be the object of laughter due to an absurd attitude or situation.
    ser ridículo

    Related Words

    ridiculous
    That causes laughter or mockery.
    ridículo
    risible
    That can provoke laughter.
    risible
    burlesque
    That mocks something or someone.
    burlesco

    Slang Meanings

    Absurd thing or action.
    That trick you did was completely ridiculous.
    Ese truco que hiciste fue completamente ridículo.
    Comedic situation.
    The party became ridiculous when it started to rain.
    La fiesta se volvió ridícula cuando empezó a llover.