/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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