English–Spanish
“nonsense” in Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/paˈβaða/
Example
Eso es una pavada.
That's nonsense.
How to say “nonsense” in Spanish
“Nonsense” in Spanish is pavada.
A small, pointless action or remark.
Example sentences with pavada
A veces dice una pavada y todos se ríen.
Sometimes he says something silly and everyone laughs.
Tips for using pavada
- Used for both silly words and small foolish actions (for example, 'no hagas pavadas'), so it can describe things people say or do.
Other Spanish words for “nonsense”
No digas tonterías.
Don't say nonsense.
Es un despropósito gastar tanto dinero.
It's nonsense to spend so much money.