folly
US /ˈfɑː.li/
UK /ˈfɑː.li/
1.
locura, insensatez
lack of good sense; foolishness
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It would be folly to ignore his advice.
Sería una locura ignorar su consejo.
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The decision to build the bridge there was an act of sheer folly.
La decisión de construir el puente allí fue un acto de pura locura.
2.
locura, capricho arquitectónico
a costly ornamental building with no practical purpose, especially one built in a large garden or park
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The estate featured a beautiful Gothic folly.
La finca presentaba una hermosa locura gótica.
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Many grand country houses had architectural follies in their grounds.
Muchas grandes casas de campo tenían locuras arquitectónicas en sus terrenos.