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    Ridículo (en. Ridiculous)

    [riˈðikulo]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That which is subject to mockery or laughter.
    The costume he wore was so ridiculous that everyone laughed.
    El disfraz que llevaba era tan ridículo que todos se rieron.
    That which is excessive or absurd.
    It's ridiculous to think that he can win without studying.
    Es ridículo pensar que puede ganar sin estudiar.
    That which causes laughter or is considered funny.
    The show was so ridiculous that we couldn't contain our laughter.
    El espectáculo fue tan ridículo que no pudimos contener la risa.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'ridiculus', meaning 'that which makes one laugh'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make a fool of oneself
    To act in a way that exposes one to mockery or laughter from others.
    hacer el ridículo
    ridiculous and pathetic
    A combination of characteristics resulting in behavior that provokes laughter and generates compassion.
    ridículo y patético

    Related Words

    to ridicule
    To make something or someone the object of mockery.
    ridiculizar
    ridiculous
    Quality of what is ridiculous.
    ridículo

    Slang Meanings

    Something extremely silly or absurd.
    That meme is so ridiculous that it makes me laugh every time I see it.
    Ese meme es tan ridículo que me hace reír cada vez que lo veo.
    A person who behaves in a comedic or extravagant way.
    That girl is always doing ridiculous things that make us laugh.
    Esa chica siempre está haciendo cosas ridículas que nos hacen reír.