bobada (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

The word "bobada" is a noun.

Phonetic Transcription

/b o.ˈβa.ða/

Translation Options into English

• Nonsense
• Foolishness
• Stupidity

Meaning and Usage

In the Spanish language, "bobada" refers to something that is nonsensical, silly, or foolish. It is often used to describe actions, statements, or thoughts that lack common sense or seriousness. The word is somewhat informal and can be found in both oral and written contexts, although it tends to appear more frequently in everyday spoken Spanish.

Example Sentences

1. No digas bobadas, es momento de hablar en serio.

2. "Don't say nonsense, it's time to talk seriously."

3. La película estaba llena de bobadas y no me gustó.

4. "The movie was full of foolishness and I didn't like it."

Idiomatic Expressions

"Bobada" is often used in various idiomatic expressions or phrases.

Example Idiomatic Expressions

1. Hacer una bobada
2. "To do something silly."
3. Este niño siempre hace una bobada que nos hace reír.

4. "This boy always does something silly that makes us laugh."

5. No hay bobada que valga

6. "There's no foolishness that matters."
7. No hay bobada que valga en esta discusión.

8. "There's no foolishness that matters in this discussion."

9. Bobada tras bobada

10. "Nonsense after nonsense."
11. Sus argumentos son bobada tras bobada.
12. "His arguments are nonsense after nonsense."

Etymology

The word "bobada" originates from the Latin term "bōbāda," which signifies something foolish or silly. It has evolved in the Spanish language to describe foolish actions or statements.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms

• Tontería (nonsense)
• Estupidez (stupidity)
• Disparate (absurdity)

Antonyms

• Sensatez (reasonableness)
• Sabiduría (wisdom)
• Seriedad (seriousness)