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

Part of Speech

Incoherente is an adjective.

Phonetic Transcription

/inko.eˈɾente/

Translation Options into English

• Incoherent
• Inconsistent
• Disjointed

Meaning and Usage

Incoherente refers to something that lacks coherence and is therefore confusing or difficult to understand. It can be used to describe speech, writing, or ideas that do not logically connect or follow a clear structure. The term is used across various contexts, including everyday conversation, academic discussions, and even in medical terminology to refer to disorganized thought processes.

In Spanish, incoherente is frequently used both in oral and written contexts, particularly when critiquing arguments, writings, or behaviors that seem irrational or lacking clear reasoning.

Example Sentences

1. El discurso del político fue tan incoherente que muchos no lo entendieron.

2. The politician's speech was so incoherent that many did not understand it.

3. Sus pensamientos se volvían más incoherentes a medida que pasaba el tiempo.

4. His thoughts became more incoherent as time passed.

5. En la reunión, las opiniones incoherentes causaron confusión entre los miembros del equipo.

6. In the meeting, the incoherent opinions caused confusion among the team members.

Idiomatic Expressions

While incoherente itself might not represent many idiomatic expressions, it can be part of phrases that describe states of confusion or disarray. Here are a few related idiomatic expressions:

1. Hablar como un loro incoherente.
2. Translation: To talk like a parrot in an incoherent manner.
3. Example: En la fiesta, Juan hablaba como un loro incoherente, sin sentido alguna.

4. At the party, Juan was talking like a parrot incoherently, without any sense.

5. Un argumento incoherente.

6. Translation: An incoherent argument.
7. Example: Su defensa en el juicio fue un argumento incoherente que no convenció a nadie.

8. His defense in the trial was an incoherent argument that convinced no one.

9. Pensamientos incoherentes.

10. Translation: Incoherent thoughts.
11. Example: Después de la caída, sus pensamientos incoherentes mostraban su confusión.
12. After the fall, his incoherent thoughts showed his confusion.

Etymology

Incoherente is derived from the Latin term "incohaerens," where "in-" is a prefix meaning "not," and "cohaerens" comes from "cohaerere," meaning "to stick together" or "to be coherent." The term evolved in Spanish to signify a lack of connection or organization.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Desorganizado (disorganized) - Confuso (confused) - Irrelevante (irrelevant)

Antonyms: - Coherente (coherent) - Lógico (logical) - Organizado (organized)