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absurd

/æbˈzɝd/ /əbˈsɜːd/ /æbˈsɝd/

Meanings
noun

Absurdo, disparate

An absurdity.

Examples :

"Thinking that I could finish all my homework in five minutes was an absurd. "
Pensar que podría terminar toda mi tarea en cinco minutos fue un absurdo.
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noun

Lo absurdo

(often preceded by the) The opposition between the human search for meaning in life and the inability to find any; the state or condition in which man exists in an irrational universe and his life has no meaning outside of his existence.

Examples :

"The absurd, a feeling of meaninglessness in a seemingly random world, hung heavy over Sarah as she stared at her endless pile of homework. "
Lo absurdo, una sensación de falta de sentido en un mundo aparentemente aleatorio, pesaba mucho sobre Sarah mientras miraba su interminable pila de tareas.
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adjective

Absurdo, ridículo, disparatado

Contrary to reason or propriety; obviously and flatly opposed to manifest truth; inconsistent with the plain dictates of common sense; logically contradictory; nonsensical; ridiculous; silly.

Examples :

"The suggestion that my cat could solve algebra problems is utterly absurd. "
La sugerencia de que mi gato podría resolver problemas de álgebra es totalmente absurda.
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Related Words

Illustration inharmonious

inharmonious adjective

/ɪnˌhɑːrˈmoʊniəs/ /ˌɪnhɑːrˈmoʊniəs/

Inarmónico, discordante

"The inharmonious clashing of pots and pans in the kitchen made it difficult for me to concentrate on my homework. "

El choque inarmónico de ollas y sartenes en la cocina me dificultó concentrarme en mi tarea.

Illustration combination

combination noun

/kɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/ /kɑmbɪˈneɪʃən/

Combinación, mezcla, unión

"The combination of soft music and warm lighting created a relaxing atmosphere in the living room. "

La combinación de música suave e iluminación cálida creó un ambiente relajante en la sala de estar.

Illustration ridiculous

ridiculous adjective

/ɹiːˈdɪkjʊləs/ /ɹɪˈdɪkləs/

Ridículo, absurdo, tonto

"His idea for a school project, a rocket-powered desk, was completely ridiculous. "

Su idea para un proyecto escolar, un escritorio impulsado por cohetes, era completamente ridícula.

Illustration suggestion

suggestion noun

/səˈd͡ʒɛstjən/ /səɡˈd͡ʒɛstʃən/

Sugerencia

"I have a small suggestion for fixing this: try lifting the left side up a bit."

Tengo una pequeña sugerencia para arreglar esto: intenta levantar un poco el lado izquierdo.

Illustration interminable

interminable noun

/ɪnˈtɜː(ɹ).mɪn.ə.bəl/

Decimal periódico

"The fraction 1/3, when converted to a decimal, results in an interminable of 0.3333.... "

La fracción 1/3, cuando se convierte a decimal, resulta en un decimal periódico de 0.3333....

Illustration nonsensical

nonsensical adjective

/nɑnˈsɛnsɪkəl/ /nɒnˈsɛnsɪkəl/

Absurdo, sin sentido

"The teacher's instructions were nonsensical; no one understood what to do. "

Las instrucciones del profesor eran absurdas; nadie entendía qué hacer.

Illustration opposition

opposition noun

/ɒpəˈzɪʃən/ /ɑpəˈzɪʃn̩/

Oposición, conflicto

"The student's opposition to the new school rules caused a disruption. "

La oposición del estudiante a las nuevas reglas escolares causó una interrupción.

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irrational noun

/ɪˈɹæʃ.(ə.)nəl/

Número irracional

"Pi is an irrational number. "

Pi es un número irracional.

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meaningless adjective

/ˈmiːnɪŋləs/ /ˈmiːnɪŋlɪs/

Sin sentido, insignificante

"The word "gugugu" is meaningless in English."

La palabra "gugugu" es insignificante en inglés.

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contradictory noun

/ˌkɑntɹəˈdɪktəɹi/ /ˌkɒntɹəˈdɪkt(ə)ɹi/

Contradicción

"The politician's statements about lowering taxes and increasing government spending were a clear contradictory. "

Las declaraciones del político sobre la reducción de impuestos y el aumento del gasto público fueron una clara contradicción.

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inconsistent adjective

/ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/

Inconsistente, contradictorio

"His attendance at school was inconsistent; he missed several days in a row, then showed up for a few days straight. "

Su asistencia a la escuela era inconsistente; faltó varios días seguidos, luego se presentó durante unos días seguidos.

Illustration relationship

relationship noun

/ɹɪˈleɪʃ(ə)nʃɪp/ /ɹɪˈleɪʃənˌʃɪp/

Relación, vínculo

"My teacher has a good relationship with all her students. "

Mi profesora tiene una buena relación con todos sus estudiantes.