+ Reply to Thread
Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 12

Thread: What's the translation of "weirdo" in Spanish?

 
  1. #1
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    May 2008
    Posts
    721
    Rep Power
    362

    Default What's the translation of "weirdo" in Spanish?

    Hi all,
    I have many doubts on how to translate this word. The phrase is "He's such a weirdo". I'm trying to avoid the word "raro" because it doesn't sound so natural in Spanish. Can you suggest other options?
    Thanks!

  2. #2
    Senior Member Cotty's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2010
    Location
    Caracas, Venezuela
    Age
    63
    Posts
    728
    Rep Power
    489

    Default Re: What's the translation of "weirdo" in Spanish?

    Se parece al caso de freak del otro día. Y entra en la lista negra de geek, dude, nerd, etc., etc.

    Raro si me suena natural en español, o sea alquien fuera de lo común. Pero hay que tener cuidado pues dependiendo del contexto, aquí enVzla. raro a veces suena como gay.

    Creo que en estos casos a veces es mejor utilizar una frase que matarse tratando de encontrar un término equivalente.
    Last edited by Cotty; 01-14-2011 at 11:18 AM.

  3. #3
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Feb 2010
    Posts
    513
    Rep Power
    277

    Default Re: What's the translation of "weirdo" in Spanish?

    Hola Cotty tiene razon, raro seria la palabra, pero no se si lo es para cualquier pais hispano hablante. Si lo es para Argentina.
    Saludos
    J.

  4. #4
    New Member
    Join Date
    Jan 2011
    Location
    Veracruz, Mexico.
    Posts
    6
    Rep Power
    164

    Default Re: What's the translation of "weirdo" in Spanish?

    weirdo = tipo raro; bicho raro; persona excéntrica...

    Persona rara cuya presencia, atuendo, costumbres, lenguaje, miradas y demás comportamientos son poco comunes, incomodan y amedrentan, con una percepción de peligrosidad...

  5. #5
    New Member
    Join Date
    Jan 2011
    Location
    Patras, Greece
    Age
    56
    Posts
    6
    Rep Power
    164

    Default Re: What's the translation of "weirdo" in Spanish?

    Sí, bicho raro, sin duda.

  6. #6
    Senior Member mvictoria's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2007
    Posts
    921
    Rep Power
    514

    Default Re: What's the translation of "weirdo" in Spanish?

    en Argentina, es lo que nosotros llamamos un "personaje" :-)

  7. #7
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    May 2006
    Posts
    968
    Rep Power
    100

    Default Re: What's the translation of "weirdo" in Spanish?

    Hi All! It reminds me of one of the classics from Radiohead: Creep. Definitely, one of the top 40 songs in my list!

  8. #8
    Registered User
    Join Date
    Jan 2011
    Location
    Pennsylvania
    Posts
    20
    Rep Power
    224

    Default Re: What's the translation of "weirdo" in Spanish?

    Just to let you know: "bicho" is a vulgar word in Puerto Rico.

  9. #9
    Senior Member Cotty's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2010
    Location
    Caracas, Venezuela
    Age
    63
    Posts
    728
    Rep Power
    489

    Default Re: What's the translation of "weirdo" in Spanish?

    I'm trying to avoid the word "raro" because it doesn't sound so natural in Spanish. Can you suggest other options?

    The problem posted was not about the meaning of weirdo but to avoid using the word raro.
    I think personaje is good, however, it will only fit some contexts not all.
    Bicho is also a strong, offensive, and an insulting word in Vzla.
    Last edited by Cotty; 01-31-2011 at 07:58 AM.

  10. #10
    Senior Member mvictoria's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2007
    Posts
    921
    Rep Power
    514

    Default Re: What's the translation of "weirdo" in Spanish?

    "Bicho" en Argentina también se usa como un término despectivo para describir a una persona (sinónimo de fea). Pero "bicho raro" ya es otra cosa; coicido con que puede ser una buena opción para "weirdo".

+ Reply to Thread
Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Similar Threads

  1. English to Spanish Translation "White Cane Glimmer"
    By golfeado3335 in forum General English to Spanish Translation
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 11-06-2015, 01:45 PM
  2. Rough translation: Spanish "Dance hall" song to English
    By keefofeek in forum General Spanish to English Translation
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 05-16-2012, 11:20 AM
  3. Correct translation for the phrase "love life" and "hate death"?
    By Cjayrc in forum General English to Spanish Translation
    Replies: 11
    Last Post: 03-31-2009, 09:31 AM
  4. Do you believe that a "good translation" should be literal or "interpreted"?
    By exxcéntrica in forum Other Translation Forums
    Replies: 10
    Last Post: 04-17-2008, 03:01 PM
  5. "open source" and "clinical information system" translation
    By caultonpos in forum English to Spanish Technical Translation
    Replies: 5
    Last Post: 10-04-2007, 09:43 AM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •