English–Spanish
“laughingstock” in Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/aðeˈfesjo/
Example
Si vas así, todos pensarán que eres un adefesio.
If you go like that, everyone will think you are a laughingstock.
How to say “laughingstock” in Spanish
“Laughingstock” in Spanish is adefesio.
A grotesque figure that provokes ridicule.
Example sentences with adefesio
No quiero convertirme en un adefesio por una mala decisión.
I don't want to become a laughingstock because of a bad decision.
Tips for using adefesio
- Adefesio is strongly derogatory and often offends, so use milder words such as ridículo or extraño in polite contexts.
Other Spanish words for “laughingstock”
Después de su error, se convirtió en el hazmerreír de la oficina.
After his mistake, he became the laughingstock of the office.