tronado

tronado(
troh
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nah
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doh
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
1.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(nuts)
a. crazy
Si sales a la calle vestido así, la gente va a pensar que estás tronado.If you go out dressed like that, people are going to think you're crazy.
Ese hombre está hablando solo. - Sí, creo que está tronado.That man is talking to himself. - Yes, I think he's crazy.
b. mad
Si alguien nos ve aquí bailando en medio de la calle, va a pensar que estamos tronados o borrachos.If anyone sees us dancing here in the middle of the street, they're going to think that we're mad or drunk.
c. potty
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
Esa señora está tronada. Lo que dice no tiene ni pies ni cabeza.That woman is potty. What she says doesn't make any sense.
a. old
El viejo profesor conducía un auto tronado que, de vez en cuando, le dejaba tirado.The old professor drove an old car that would leave him stranded now and then.
b. done for
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
El televisor está tronado. Deberíamos tirarlo y comprar uno nuevo.The television is done for. We should throw it away and buy a new one.
c. worn-out (clothing)
La pobre anciana llevaba un vestido sucio y unos zapatos tronados.The poor old lady was wearing a dirty frock and a pair of worn-out shoes.
3.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(drugged) (Andes)
Regionalism used in Central America: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama
(Central America)
a. high
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
¿Qué le pasa? ¿Por qué tiene los ojos medio cerrados? - Porque está tronado.What's the matter with him? Why are his eyes half closed? - Because he's high.
4.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(ruined)
Regionalism used in Guatemala
(Guatemala)
a. broke
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
¿Me invitas a una cerveza? - ¿Yo? ¡Pero si estoy tronado!Will you buy me a beer? - Me? But I'm broke!
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