Spanish word

muermo

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmweɾmo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounbore

Example

No invites a ese muermo.

Don't invite that bore.

Illustration for muermo (bore)

More examples

Siempre es un muermo en las reuniones.

He's always a bore at meetings.

Core concept

Dull person who drags down conversation.

Common phrases

  • ser un muermo

    be a bore

Similar words

aguafiestas: Person who spoils parties or gatherings by dampening others' fun.
plomo: Long-winded, tedious speaker who bores others with endless talk.
tostón: Very boring companion who makes time drag and company tiresome.
sieso: Cold, unfriendly person whose sullen behavior creates awkward silence.

Definition in Spanish

Persona que resulta aburrida y que, por su carácter o por su manera de hablar, apaga o enlentece la animación de un grupo social.

Word origin

From an older term for an animal disease, muermo now serves as a figurative label for someone who makes a social situation boring.

Usage tips

  • Common phrases include 'ser un muermo' and 'qué muermo' to complain about boredom, and calling someone 'un muermo' typically sounds insulting.

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