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aburrido

ah-boo-REE-doh/a.βuˈri.ðo/

boring

Also: dull, tedious
Adjectivem (masculine form, changes to aburrida for feminine, and adds -s for plural)A1
A dull gray rectangular box sits alone on a brightly lit stage. A person in the foreground is yawning widely, clearly uninterested.

📝 In Action

Esa clase de historia es muy aburrida.

A1

That history class is very boring.

No me gusta su trabajo; es un trabajo aburrido y repetitivo.

A2

I don't like his job; it's a dull and repetitive job.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • monótono (monotonous)
  • soso (bland/dull)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • película aburrida – boring movie
  • vida aburrida – dull life

bored

Also: fed up, uninterested
Adjectivem (masculine form, changes to aburrida for feminine, and adds -s for plural)A1
A small child sitting alone at a wooden table, resting their head on their crossed arms with a listless expression, surrounded by colorful but untouched toys.

📝 In Action

Estoy aburrido porque no hay nada que hacer.

A1

I am bored because there is nothing to do.

Mis hermanos están aburridos de esperar el autobús.

A2

My siblings are bored of waiting for the bus.

Ella estaba aburrida con la conversación.

B1

She was bored with the conversation.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • harto (fed up)
  • desinteresado (uninterested)

Antonyms

  • entretenido (entertained)

Common Collocations

  • estar aburrido – to be bored
  • sentirse aburrido – to feel bored

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "aburrido" in Spanish:

bored→boring→dull→fed up→tedious→uninterested→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: aburrido

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'aburrido' to mean that the speaker finds the book dull?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
aburrir(to bore) — Verb
aburrimiento(boredom) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
surtidoquerido
📚 Etymology▼

This word comes from the older Spanish verb 'aburrir,' which originally meant 'to annoy' or 'to bother.' This verb, in turn, is thought to have roots in the Latin word *abhorrere*, meaning 'to shrink back from' or 'to dislike strongly.' Over time, the meaning evolved from strong dislike to the feeling of being unengaged or bored.

First recorded: 13th century (in its verbal form)

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: aborrecidoCatalan: avorrit

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'ser aburrido' and 'estar aburrido'?

'Ser aburrido' describes a permanent quality, meaning someone or something *is* boring (dull). 'Estar aburrido' describes a temporary state or emotion, meaning someone *feels* bored (unengaged).

Is 'aburrido' a verb or an adjective?

It is most commonly used as an adjective (meaning 'bored' or 'boring'). However, it is also the past participle of the verb 'aburrir' (to bore), used to form perfect tenses or passive voice.