What is the Spanish word for "dull"?

Learn how to say "dull" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

dull

Spanish

aburrido

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Alternative translations of "dull"

opaco
sordo
desafilado
monótono

Examples of how to use "dull" in Spanish

English
This is a very dull and boring movie.
Spanish
Esta es una película muy aburrida y monótona.
English
The knife is dull and needs sharpening.
Spanish
El cuchillo está opaco y necesita afilarse.
English
Her voice sounded dull after the cold.
Spanish
Su voz sonaba apagada después del resfriado.
English
This movie feels dull but still teaches.
Spanish
Esta película se siente aburrida, pero aún así enseña.
English
Light through the window looked dull today.
Spanish
La luz a través de la ventana se veía apagada hoy.

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This is a very dull and boring movie.

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