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aburrimiento

ah-boo-rree-myehn-toh/aβuɾimiˈento/

“aburrimiento” means “boredom” in Spanish (the general state of feeling bored).

boredom

Also: tedium, dullness
NounmA2
General
A child sitting at a wooden table, resting their chin on their hand with a disinterested expression and slumped shoulders.

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Siento mucho aburrimiento cuando no tengo nada que hacer.

A1

I feel a lot of boredom when I have nothing to do.

Para combatir el aburrimiento, Juan decidió leer un libro.

A2

To fight boredom, Juan decided to read a book.

El aburrimiento en el trabajo puede ser muy frustrante.

B1

Boredom at work can be very frustrating.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • tedio (tedium/extreme boredom)
  • desgano (lack of interest)

Antonyms

  • diversión (fun/entertainment)
  • entusiasmo (enthusiasm)

Common Collocations

  • morirse de aburrimiento – to be bored to death
  • matar el aburrimiento – to kill time / pass the boredom
  • sentir aburrimiento – to feel bored

Idioms & Expressions

  • ser un aburrimiento – to be a total bore or a drag

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "aburrimiento" in Spanish:

boredom→dullness→tedium→

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Quick Quiz: aburrimiento

Question 1 of 3

How do you say 'to be bored to death' in Spanish?

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Derived from the verb 'aburrir', which comes from the Latin 'abhorrēre', meaning 'to shrink back from' or 'to shudder'. Over time, it evolved from feeling a strong dislike to simply feeling bored.

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: abhor

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'aburrido' and 'aburrimiento'?

'Aburrido' is an adjective used to describe a person (I am bored) or a thing (The movie is boring). 'Aburrimiento' is the noun that names the concept of boredom itself.

Can I use 'aburrimiento' to describe a person?

Not directly. You would say 'Él es un aburrido' (He is a bore), but you can say 'Estar con él es un aburrimiento' (Being with him is a drag).

Is 'aburrimiento' a common word?

Yes, it is extremely common and used in both casual and formal Spanish.