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    Bobos (en. Fools)

    /ˈβoβos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    People who are considered naive or not very intelligent.
    Don’t be a fool, think before you act.
    No seas bobo, piensa antes de actuar.
    A person who is easily deceived.
    That guy is a fool, he always believes lies.
    Ese tipo es un bobo, siempre cree en las mentiras.
    Foolish or silly in specific situations.
    You did something foolish by not paying attention.
    Hiciste algo bobo al no prestar atención.

    Etymology

    From Old Spanish, related to 'bobo' which referred to a simple or foolish person.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to act foolishly
    To act in a silly or naive manner.
    hacer el bobo
    to be a fool
    To be considered a foolish or naive person.
    ser un bobo
    don’t be a fool
    Advice to avoid acting naively.
    no seas bobo

    Related Words

    foolishness
    A silly thing or action.
    bobería
    to act foolishly
    To act in a foolish or silly manner.
    bobear
    little fool
    Diminutive of fool, it can refer to someone very naive or small.
    bobito

    Slang Meanings

    A person who does not understand what is happening around them.
    That fool didn’t realize it was a joke.
    Ese bobo no se dio cuenta de la broma.
    Someone who has been deceived by others.
    Don’t be a fool, they won’t pull your leg again.
    No seas bobo, ya no te volverán a tomar el pelo.
    A term of endearment for someone who acts clumsily.
    You’re a fool, but I love you!
    ¡Eres un bobo, pero te quiero!