Aburrido: bored
Pronunciation: ah-boo-RREE-doh (stress the capital letters)
Aburrido means “bored” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: bored; boring
- How to say it: ah-boo-RREE-doh
- Forms: aburrido, aburrida, aburridos, aburridas
- Level: Elementary (A2)
What “aburrido” means and how to use it
Aburrido can mean “bored” with estar and “boring” with ser.
Forms of “aburrido”
| Describes | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Masculine | aburrido | aburridos |
| Feminine | aburrida | aburridas |
Adjectives agree with the noun they describe.
Examples with audio
- Estoy aburrido en casa.I am bored at home.
- La película es muy aburrida.The movie is very boring.
- Mi trabajo no es aburrido.My job is not boring.
Usage tip
Another classic ser/estar pair: “está aburrido” means he is bored, and “es aburrido” means he is boring.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “bored” in Spanish?
“bored” in Spanish is “aburrido.” It is pronounced ah-boo-RREE-doh, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “aburrido”?
Say ah-boo-RREE-doh. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
How does “aburrido” change for feminine and plural?
The forms are “aburrido,” “aburrida,” “aburridos,” and “aburridas.”
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