absurdo

absurd

adjective ab-SOOR-doh Less Common

Origin: From Latin absurdus, 'out of tune, senseless'.

Usage Note

Absurdo can function as an adjective (una idea absurda) or as a masculine noun (eso es un absurdo, that is an absurdity). In theatre, el teatro del absurdo (theatre of the absurd) is a recognised genre. It is stronger than ridículo (ridiculous) and implies logical impossibility or fundamental nonsense rather than merely laughable behaviour.

Examples

"Es absurdo quejarse sin proponer soluciones."

Natural Translation

It is absurd to complain without proposing solutions.

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