Atolondrado (en. Reckless)

/a.to.lonˈðɾa.ðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
It refers to a person who acts disoriented or carelessly.
The bewildered driver nearly caused an accident.
El atolondrado conductor casi causa un accidente.
People who are distracted or who act hastily.
Don't be bewildered, think carefully before deciding.
No seas atolondrado, piensa bien antes de decidir.
It applies to situations where there is a lack of clarity or chaos.
The event was so bewildering that no one knew what to do.
El evento fue tan atolondrado que nadie sabía qué hacer.

Etymology

The term atolondrado comes from the verb atolondrar, which means to stun or confuse.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be bewildered
To be confused or disoriented in a situation.
estar atolondrado
to become bewildered
To react in a confusing manner to an unexpected event.
ponerse atolondrado

Related Words

to stun
To cause confusion or disorientation to someone.
atolondrar
to daze
To disturb someone's mind or senses.
aturdir

Slang Meanings

Total disaster in some situation.
That party was a complete disaster, nobody knew what to do.
Esa fiesta fue un atolondrado, nadie supo qué hacer.
A person who is always in a mess.
Juan is a scatterbrain; he always forgets things.
Juan es un atolondrado, siempre se olvida de las cosas.