What is "La Vida Estrambólica" (with an "L") ?

Question

An event is being billed as "La Vida Estrambólica." I could not find - estrambólico / a - in the SpanishDict or Real Academia dictionary. But Google Translate defines it as "odd," same for estrambótico with a "t". Are both spellings correct?

Answer 1

Thanks. Here's the link to the event where the term is used: http://www.guadalupeculturalarts.org/exhibitions/essentials-vida.htm

The spelling with an "L" may be a Tejano regionalismo .

I just made your link work. :) - chaparrito, Jul 21, 2010

Thanks, chaparrito. Was I supposed to put the URL in brackets [ ] ? - Parrandero, Jul 22, 2010

Answer 2

Vida extreña,

muy rara,

singular,

excéntrica,

no normal

¿A cual de las dos palabras se refieres, Jorge? ¿Están correctas ambas? - chaparrito, Jul 21, 2010

Answer 3

Odd, crazy, out of bounds, etc. It's slang, so I guess it's not in the dictionary.

Pero, ¿hablas de "Estrambótica" o "estrambólica"? - chaparrito, Jul 21, 2010

Answer 4

So far, the Royal Academy of the Spanish Language does not recognize that word.

Answer 5

Welcome to the Forum, Parrandero!

The correct word is estrambótico (or estrambótica). It is possible that Google may have offered a "did you mean...?" option trying to guess about a typo.

I hope that helps, and we look forward to seeing you around!