tontería

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Spanish

Etymology

From tonto (stupid) +‎ -ería.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /tonteˈɾia/ [t̪õn̪.t̪eˈɾi.a]

Noun

tontería f (plural tonterías)

  1. something that is dumb
    Synonyms: bobada, tontera, estupidez, (Spain) gilipollez, (Argentina, Uruguay) pelotudez, (Chile) wea, (Mexico) tarugada
  2. something of little consequence
  3. nonsense