Ridículos (en. Ridiculous)
/riˈðikulos/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
Worthy of mockery or laughter.
What he said was so ridiculous that everyone laughed.
Lo que dijo fue tan ridículo que todos se rieron.
Excessively silly or absurd.
His ridiculous behavior caught everyone's attention.
Su comportamiento ridículo llamó la atención de todos.
That makes no sense or is very exaggerated.
The idea that he can win just by luck is ridiculous.
La idea de que puede ganar solo con suerte es ridícula.
Etymology
From Latin 'ridiculus', meaning 'that makes you laugh'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to make a fool of oneself
To behave in a way that provokes laughter or embarrassment.
hacer el ridículo
to be a fool
To be considered silly or absurd.
ser un ridículo
to be ridiculous
To be in a comical or embarrassing situation.
estar ridículo
Related Words
to ridicule
Making something or someone seem ridiculous.
ridiculizar
ridicule
The act of ridiculing.
ridiculización
laughter
Expression of joy that involves the contraction of facial muscles.
risa
Slang Meanings
To be in a very embarrassing situation.
You became a meme, you're ridiculous.
Te volviste un meme, estás ridículo.
To do something nonsensical that causes laughter.
What you did was so ridiculous, I can't stop laughing.
Lo que hiciste fue tan ridículo, no puedo parar de reír.