Spanish Conversation · Level 112
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Spanish word
aberrante
Pronunciation
IPA/aβeˈrante/
Meaning
- adjectiveabnormal
Example
Su comportamiento aberrante sorprendió a todos.
His abnormal behavior surprised everyone.
More examples
Me parece aberrante que lo hayas hecho.
It seems abnormal that you have done it.
Core concept
A person stepping off a straight, well-marked path.
Common phrases
me parece aberrante
seems abnormal
una idea aberrante
an abnormal idea
Similar words
extraño: Has an uncanny, mysterious quality that leaves people feeling uneasy and curious.
raro: Looks out of the ordinary and draws attention by being odd or surprising.
chocante: Provokes immediate shock or disgust, causing strong emotional disturbance.
Definition in Spanish
Califica algo o alguien que se aparta notablemente de lo normal, causando sorpresa o rechazo.
Word origin
From Latin aberrans (ab- 'away' + errare 'to stray'), originally the present participle meaning to stray from a path or a standard.
Usage tips
- Mainly a formal or written adjective; in casual conversation speakers prefer raro or extraño, and aberrante often implies a serious deviation that provokes surprise or rejection.
Other meanings
- deviantadjective
- strangeadjective
- outrageousadjective
Opposites
- normalnormaladjective
Related words
- aberraciónaberrationnoun