Estúpida (en. Stupid)

/esˈtupida/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
A person who acts without reasoning or judgment.
Don't be stupid, think before you speak.
No seas estúpida, piensa antes de hablar.
Something that is trivial or foolish.
That was a stupid idea that no one supported.
Esa fue una idea estúpida que nadie apoyó.
Lack of understanding or intellectual capacity.
The decision was stupid and detrimental to everyone.
La decisión fue estúpida y perjudicial para todos.

Etymology

From Latin 'stupidus', meaning 'easily frightened' or 'astonished'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to put one’s foot in it
To make a mistake or an inconvenience.
meter la pata
to speak without knowing
To say things without having knowledge of the subject.
hablar sin saber

Related Words

stupidity
Condition of being stupid; lack of intelligence.
estupidez
to make stupid
To make someone or something become stupid.
estupidizar

Slang Meanings

Idiot
Don't be an idiot, that doesn't make sense.
No seas cretina, eso no tiene sentido.
Birdbrain
Stop acting like a birdbrain and think carefully.
Deja de actuar como cabeza de chorlito y piensa bien.