No. 14,146 in Spanish
tonterías
Silly or foolish things; nonsense.
In a sentence
No digas tonterías, eso no tiene sentido.
Don't say nonsense, that doesn't make sense.
In this sentence, 'tonterías' refers to statements or ideas that are perceived as irrational or lacking logical basis.
Compramos muchas tonterías en esa tienda de regalos.
We bought a lot of trivial items at that gift shop.
Here, 'tonterías' implies objects or items considered trivial or lacking practicality, often purchased impulsively.
Es mejor ignorar las tonterías y concentrarse en lo importante.
It's better to ignore the silly matters and focus on the important ones.
In this context, 'tonterías' signifies distractions or less significant issues compared to what is deemed important.
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