folly

BrE /ˈfɒl.i/ AmE /ˈfɑː.li/

noun en → es

1 STUPID ACTION [singular] B2

a foolish or stupid action, decision, or idea

locura, necedad, tontería

  • a folly

Collocations act of folly · folly of youth

  • It was a folly to invest all your money in one company.

    Fue una locura invertir todo tu dinero en una sola empresa.

2 ARCHITECTURE [singular] C1

a small building or tower that has no practical use but is built for decoration, often in a garden or park

torre decorativa, edificio sin utilidad práctica

  • a folly

Collocations folly in the garden · ornamental folly

  • The folly in the park is a popular spot for tourists.

    La torre decorativa en el parque es un lugar popular para los turistas.