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fanfolla means gibberish — a common term in Funny Words. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: October 16, 2025

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fanfolla

noun • /[fan-FO-lla]/

gibberish

Example:

Habla en fanfolla todo el tiempo.

He speaks in gibberish all the time.

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🧠 What does fanfolla mean?

Fanfolla is a fun, informal Spanish word that means gibberish, nonsense, or mumbo jumbo. It describes meaningless chatter, often used playfully when someone isn't making sense or talking about something confusing. Think of it like saying "blah, blah, blah" or "hocus pocus" in English.

📚 Extra examples

  • ¡No entiendo nada de lo que dice! Pura fanfolla.
    I don't understand anything he's saying! Pure gibberish.
  • Me contaron una historia llena de fanfollas, no me lo creí.
    They told me a story full of nonsense, I didn't believe it.
  • Deja de decir fanfollas y habla claro.
    Stop talking gibberish and speak clearly.

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'gibberish' in Spanish?
Besides 'fanfolla', you could also use words like 'tonterías', 'disparates', 'jerigonza' (more childish), or 'galimatías' (more formal).
How do you pronounce 'fanfolla' in Spanish?
It's pronounced fan-FO-ya, with the 'll' sounding like a 'y'.
How do you use 'fanfolla' in a sentence?
You can use it as a noun: "Eso es pura fanfolla." (That's pure gibberish.) Or within a sentence: "Estaba hablando fanfollas todo el tiempo." (He was talking gibberish the whole time.)
What is the English translation of 'fanfolla'?
The English translation of 'fanfolla' is gibberish, nonsense, or mumbo jumbo.
Does 'fanfolla' change for gender or number?
No, 'fanfolla' is always singular and doesn't have a gender.
Is 'fanfolla' common in everyday Spanish?
It's relatively common in informal conversations, especially among friends and family.
Does 'fanfolla' have slang or double meanings?
It's primarily used to describe nonsense, it doesn't have other slang meanings.
Is 'fanfolla' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
While understood across the Spanish-speaking world, it might be heard more in some regions than others. There might also be regional equivalents.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "fanfolla"

Synonyms: tonterías, disparates, jerigonza, galimatías
Opposites: sentido, coherencia

💡 Did You Know?

While 'fanfolla' sounds like a made-up word, it actually comes from the Italian word 'fanfaluca', which also means nonsense!

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