How to Say "crazy idea" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “crazy idea” is “disparate” — B1 level.
Examples
¡Lo que estás diciendo es un disparate!
What you are saying is nonsense!
Comprar esa casa vieja por ese precio es un disparate.
Buying that old house for that price is a crazy idea.
No digas más disparates y dime la verdad.
Stop talking nonsense and tell me the truth.
Always Masculine
Even though it ends in 'e', this word is always masculine. You must use 'el' or 'un' before it (el disparate).
Working with Action Words
This word is most often paired with 'decir' (to say) or 'hacer' (to do). You 'say a disparate' when you talk nonsense, and you 'do a disparate' when you make a crazy mistake.
The 'Different' Trap
Mistake: “Using 'disparate' to mean 'different' or 'diverse' because it looks like the English word.”
Correction: In Spanish, 'disparate' means nonsense. If you want to say 'different,' use 'diferente' or 'distinto'.
Missing the Article
Mistake: “Saying 'Es disparate.'”
Correction: Say 'Es un disparate.' Spanish usually requires the 'a' (un) when labeling something as nonsense.
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