Kilo Lingo

/riˈðikulo/

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Translation

ridiculous

Word origin

From Latin ridiculus ('laughable'), from ridere ('to laugh'). The same root gives English ridiculous, ridicule and deride.

Origin
Latin
Root
ridiculus
English cognates
ridiculous, ridicule, deride

Grammar

Feminineridícula
Masc pluralridículos
Fem pluralridículas

Examples

.

That idea seems ridiculous to me.

.

He made a fool of himself in front of everyone.

, regalado.

The price is ridiculous, almost a giveaway.

.

I felt ridiculous dancing in front of the whole family.

camiseta .

It is absurd to pay so much for such a simple T-shirt.

.

He made a fool of himself in front of all his friends.

camiseta .

It is absurd to pay so much for a normal T-shirt.

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