How do you say "bored" in Spanish (Latin America)?

aburrido

Adjective Noun

In Spanish (Latin America), "bored" is aburrido.

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Pronunciation

For "aburrido", aim for a-bu-RRI-do, remembering that in Mexico and most of Latin America c before e or i is a plain s sound.

Grammar notes

aburrido is a adjective used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

Se sentía aburrido en el largo viaje.

He felt bored on the long trip.

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How to remember aburrido

Notice any part of "aburrido" that resembles a word you already know, and let that partial match carry the meaning "bored".

Questions about aburrido

How do you pronounce aburrido?

For "aburrido", aim for a-bu-RRI-do, remembering that in Mexico and most of Latin America c before e or i is a plain s sound.

Is aburrido formal or casual?

aburrido is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is aburrido used in Spanish (Latin America)?

aburrido is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: Se sentía aburrido en el largo viaje. (He felt bored on the long trip.).

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