No. 4,436 in Spanish
absurda
Ridiculous or nonsensical.
In a sentence
Esta situación es completamente absurda.
This situation is completely absurd.
Here, 'absurda' is used as an adjective that characterizes the noun 'situación' to convey that the situation lacks reason or sense.
La exageración de sus argumentos es absurda.
The exaggeration in their arguments is absurd.
In this sentence, 'absurda' functions as an adjective modifying 'exageración,' indicating that their arguments are beyond reason and sensibility.
Es absurda la idea de que no podamos cambiar nuestra manera de pensar.
It's absurd the idea that we cannot change our way of thinking.
Here, 'absurda' describes 'la idea,' emphasizing that the notion is illogical or unreasonable.
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