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How to Say "boring" in Spanish

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aburrido

ah-boo-REE-doh/a.βuˈri.ðo/

AdjectiveA1General
Use this word to describe something or someone that is generally uninteresting or lacks excitement, like a movie, a lecture, or a person's personality.
A dull gray rectangular box sits alone on a brightly lit stage. A person in the foreground is yawning widely, clearly uninterested.

Examples

Esa clase de historia es muy aburrida.

That history class is very boring.

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

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

Aburrido with SER (Characteristic)

When 'aburrido' describes a thing or person's permanent quality—that they are boring by nature—you must use the verb SER: 'La fiesta es aburrida' (The party is boring).

pesada

peh-SAH-dah/peˈsaða/

AdjectiveB1Informal
Use this word to describe conversation, company, or a person's behavior when it is annoying, tiresome, or overly persistent, often in a way that disrupts or bothers others.
One person repeatedly pokes another person on the shoulder, causing the poked person to show an annoyed expression.

Examples

Mi tía es muy pesada; siempre hace las mismas preguntas.

My aunt is so annoying; she always asks the same questions.

La reunión fue increíblemente pesada y duró tres horas.

The meeting was incredibly tedious/tiresome and lasted three hours.

Aburrido vs. Pesada

Learners often use 'aburrido' when they mean 'pesada'. Remember, 'aburrido' describes general lack of interest, while 'pesada' implies an annoying or tiresome quality, especially in social interactions or conversations.

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