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    Bobo (en. Fool)

    /'bo.βo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    An individual who lacks intelligence or common sense.
    Don’t be a fool, think before you act.
    No seas bobo, piensa antes de actuar.
    Colloquial term used to refer to someone who is easily deceived.
    That boy is a fool; he always falls for traps.
    Ese chico es un bobo, siempre cae en las trampas.
    A person with a tender or affectionate character, sometimes labeled as simple-minded.
    The fool who helped me with my homework is very kind.
    El bobo que me ayudó con mis tareas es muy amable.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'bovem', which relates to clumsiness or foolishness.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be a fool
    To act in a foolish or naïve manner.
    ser un bobo
    fool to the core
    Refers to a person who is extremely foolish.
    bobo de remate
    don’t act like a fool
    Advice not to act without thinking.
    no hagas el bobo

    Related Words

    foolishness
    A silly or senseless act or saying.
    bobada
    silly
    Diminutive indicating tenderness or naivety.
    bobito
    foolish act
    A silly thing or act.
    bobería

    Slang Meanings

    A person who is led by appearances.
    Don’t be a fool; not everything that shines is gold.
    No seas bobo, no todo lo que brilla es oro.
    Someone who acts without thinking.
    He was foolish for not reading the instructions.
    Estuvo bobo al no leer las instrucciones.