What is the Spanish word for "pointless"?

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

English

pointless

Spanish

inútil

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Alternative translations of "pointless"

sin sentido
vano
estéril
absurdo

Examples of how to use "pointless" in Spanish

English
This argument is completely pointless.
Spanish
Este argumento es completamente inútil.
English
This argument feels completely pointless to me.
Spanish
Este argumento me parece completamente inútil.
English
It is pointless to argue about small mistakes.
Spanish
Es inútil discutir sobre pequeños errores.
English
Walking back was pointless after we missed it.
Spanish
Regresar a pie fue inútil después de que lo perdimos.
English
The long meeting seemed pointless and boring.
Spanish
La reunión larga parecía inútil y aburrida.

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