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    Ridículas (en. Ridiculous)

    /riˈðikulas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That provokes laughter or mockery due to its absurd or exaggerated nature.
    His ideas were so ridiculous that no one took them seriously.
    Sus ideas eran tan ridículas que nadie las tomó en serio.
    Something that is considered absurd or lacking in meaning.
    The argument he presented was really ridiculous.
    El argumento que presentó fue realmente ridículo.
    Said of a person who acts in a comedic or naive manner.
    Sometimes he acts ridiculous just to entertain others.
    A veces se comporta de forma ridícula solo para divertir a los demás.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make a fool of oneself
    To act in a way that exposes oneself to mockery or contempt.
    hacer el ridículo
    it makes no sense or is ridiculous
    Referring to something that is completely lacking in logic or reason.
    no tiene sentido ni ridículas
    to be ridiculous
    To be in a situation or act in a way that is the object of mockery.
    ser ridículo

    Related Words

    ridiculous
    Adjective that describes something absurd or funny.
    ridículo
    to ridicule
    Verb that means to make someone or something appear ridiculous.
    ridiculizar

    Slang Meanings

    Silly or senseless thing.
    That comment was very ridiculous.
    Ese comentario fue muy ridículas.
    Moving in a comical way.
    That dance was very ridiculous.
    Ese baile estaba muy ridículas.