Boring in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'boring' is 'aburrido', pronounced ah-boo-RREE-doh (IPA: /aβuˈriðo/). It is a B1-level adjective and must agree in gender and number with the noun it describes (masculine plural: aburridos).
Pronunciation: ah-boo-RREE-doh
| Spanish | aburrido |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | ah-boo-RREE-doh · /aβuˈriðo/ |
| Part of speech | adjective |
| Plural | aburridos |
| Level | B1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'aburrido'
- La clase de hoy fue muy aburrida.
Today's class was very boring. - Estoy aburrido; vamos al cine.
I'm bored; let's go to the movies. - Los domingos sin planes son aburridos.
Sundays without plans are boring. - Las niñas están aburridas porque llueve.
The girls are bored because it's raining.
Common Phrases with 'aburrido'
- aburrirse como una ostra
to be bored stiff (literally: like an oyster)
How to Use 'aburrido'
The textbook example of the ser/estar meaning shift: ser aburrido = to be boring (the thing causes boredom), estar aburrido = to be bored (the person feels it). Regular four-form agreement: aburrido, aburrida, aburridos, aburridas.
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Boring' in Spanish is 'aburrido', pronounced ah-boo-RREE-doh.
It is spelled a-b-u-r-r-i-d-o.
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