disparat

This is the 1104th most frequent Catalan word.


disparat

Absurd or ridiculous idea.


Here, 'disparat' is used to describe a price that is excessively high or unreasonable.

El preu d'aquest producte és totalment disparat.

The price of this product is completely outrageous.


In this sentence, 'disparat' is in its adjective form 'disparatada' used to denote an idea or statement that is illogical or absurd.

Va fer una afirmació tan disparatada que tothom va quedar sorprès.

He made such an absurd statement that everyone was surprised.


In this case, 'disparar' (related to 'disparat') is used in its verb form meaning 'to shoot.'

El noi va disparar amb l'arc i la fletxa i va fallar.

The boy shot with the bow and arrow and missed.