irrisorio

laughable

adjective ee-rree-SOH-ryoh Rare

Origin: From Latin irrisorius, from irridere (to mock).

Also means

paltry

Usage Note

Irrisorio most often describes an amount of money that is insultingly small: un sueldo irrisorio (a laughable salary). It can also describe something so absurd it provokes scorn rather than genuine laughter. The adverb is irrisoriamente. Do not confuse with irónico (ironic).

Examples

"Le ofrecieron un sueldo irrisorio por ese trabajo."

Natural Translation

They offered him a laughable salary for that job.

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