Part of Speech

Adjective

Phonetic Transcription

/dɛs.ka.βe.'ʎa.ðo/

Translation Options into English

• Crazy
• Absurd
• Outlandish
• Frantic

Meaning and Usage

The word "descabellado" is an adjective used in Spanish to describe something that is wildly irrational, absurd, or hopelessly out of control. It can also be used to describe outrageous or nonsensical ideas, plans, or actions. The frequency of use is moderate, and it is commonly found both in written contexts, such as literature and media, as well as in oral speech, particularly when discussing ideas or situations deemed unreasonable or ridiculous.

Example Sentences

1. La propuesta del nuevo proyecto es completamente descabellada.

2. The proposal for the new project is completely crazy.

3. Después de escuchar su idea, me parece que está un poco descabellado.

4. After hearing his idea, it seems to me that he is a bit outlandish.

5. Es descabellado pensar que podamos resolver el problema en un día.

6. It is absurd to think that we can solve the problem in one day.

Idiomatic Expressions

The word "descabellado" can appear in various idiomatic expressions, typically conveying the notion of irrationality or something that doesn't fit conventional logic.

Example Idiomatic Expressions

1. "Un plan descabellado"
2. "A crazy plan."
3. Este evento es un plan descabellado que nadie en su sano juicio llevaría a cabo.

4. This event is a crazy plan that nobody in their right mind would carry out.

5. "Pensamiento descabellado"

6. "Outlandish thinking."
7. Su pensamiento descabellado lo llevó a tomar decisiones muy malas.

8. His outlandish thinking led him to make very bad decisions.

9. "Idea descabellada"

10. "Absurd idea."
11. La idea de vivir en la luna es un concepto descabellado para la mayoría de nosotros.

12. The idea of living on the moon is an absurd concept for most of us.

13. "Propuesta descabellada"

14. "Outrageous proposal."
15. La propuesta descabellada de aumentar los impuestos en medio de una crisis es inaceptable.
16. The outrageous proposal to raise taxes in the midst of a crisis is unacceptable.

Etymology

The term "descabellado" comes from the Spanish verb "descabellar," which originally meant to remove the hair or to make something hairy look ridiculous. The prefix "des-" implies removal or negation, while "cabello" (hair) has connotations of appearance and perception. Over time, the term evolved to refer to behaviors or ideas that seem irrational or absurd.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Ridículo (ridiculous) - Absurdo (absurd) - Extravagante (extravagant)

Antonyms: - Razonable (reasonable) - Sensato (sensible) - Lógico (logical)