Bobadilla (en. Bobadilla)

/bo.βa.ˈði.ja/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Colloquial term used to refer to a person considered foolish or naïve.

Juan is a fool; he always believes the most absurd stories.

Juan es un bobadilla, siempre cree en las historias más absurdas.

In certain contexts, it can refer to something considered trivial or of little importance.

Don't worry about those silly things; we have more serious matters to deal with.

No te preocupes por esas bobadillas, tenemos asuntos más serios que tratar.

The term 'bobadilla' comes from the Spanish 'bobo', which means fool, combined with the diminutive suffix '-illa', which denotes something small.

don't do silly things

Don't do silly things.

no hagas bobadillas

to be a fool

To be a foolish or naïve person.

ser un bobadilla

to speak nonsense

To talk about meaningless things.

hablar bobadillas

fool

Clumsy person or one with little understanding.

bobo

silliness

Something or matter of little importance or without meaning.

tontería

naivety

Quality of a person who acts without malice.

ingenuidad

A person who acts foolishly or ridiculously.

That guy is a real fool for not understanding basic things.

Ese tipo es un verdadero bobadilla por no entender las cosas básicas.

Someone who is easily deceived.

Don't be a fool; don't believe everything they say.

No seas bobadilla, no creas todo lo que dicen.