noun

tarugada

nonsense

Word: tarugada

Meaning:

The word "tarugada" is a colloquial term used mainly in some Latin American countries like Chile or Peru. It is a noun derived from the adjective "tarugo" which means "blockhead" or "fool."

  • Tarugada refers to a statement, idea, or action that is silly, nonsensical, or stupid.
  • It can also describe foolishness or nonsense in general.

Parts:

  • Tarugo: A stupid or clumsy person, blockhead.
  • -ada: A suffix used in Spanish to form nouns expressing an act, result, or collection related to the root word.

Synonyms:

  • Tontería (nonsense, foolishness)
  • Estupidez (stupidity)
  • Idiotez (idiocy)
  • Disparate (absurdity)

Antonyms:

  • Sabiduría (wisdom)
  • Razonamiento (reasoning)
  • Sentido común (common sense)

Usage:

  • "Eso que dijiste fue una tarugada."
    ("That thing you said was nonsense.")

In summary, tarugada is an informal way to call something stupid, silly, or foolish in Spanish.

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Examples

Cada vez que te distraes acabas diciendo tarugadas.noun

Every time you get distracted you end up saying nonsense.

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