Spanish Conversation · Level 68
58 words
Spanish word
absurdo
Pronunciation
IPA/aβˈsuɾðo/
Meaning
- adjectiveridiculous
Example
Es absurdo pensar así.
It is ridiculous to think like that.
More examples
Me parece absurdo pagar tanto por un café.
It seems ridiculous to pay so much for a coffee.
Core concept
A ladder that ends at a blank wall.
Common phrases
me parece absurdo
seems ridiculous
es absurdo
is ridiculous
Similar words
insensato: Poorly thought out and imprudent, a choice that shows little judgment and leads to harm.
ridículo: Overly comical or silly in a way that invites mockery rather than serious critique.
ilógico: Not consistent with logical rules, with conclusions that do not follow from the premises.
inverosímil: Unlikely to be true when checked against reality; sounding implausible or far-fetched.
Definition in Spanish
Que choca con la lógica habitual y suscita burla o incredulidad.
Word origin
From Latin absurdus (ab- + surdus 'deaf'), originally 'out of tune' and later used figuratively to mean 'incongruous' or 'contrary to reason'.
Usage tips
- '¡Qué absurdo!' is common for an emphatic reaction while 'me parece absurdo' frames it as a personal judgment, and the adjective agrees in gender and number (absurdo/absurda, absurdos/absurdas).