Estupidez (en. Stupidity)

/es.tu.pi.ðes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
The quality of being stupid.
The stupidity of his decisions cost him dearly.
La estupidez de sus decisiones le costó caro.
Stupid action or behavior.
I can't believe he did such a stupidity.
No puedo creer que hizo una estupidez así.
Act that demonstrates a lack of judgment.
That was a great stupidity that I shouldn't have gotten into.
Esa fue una gran estupidez en la que no debería haber entrado.

Etymology

From Latin 'stupiditas', which means 'lack of understanding'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

there is no stupidity that doesn't have a solution
There are always ways to solve problems, no matter how silly they may seem.
no hay estupidez que no tenga solución
to commit a stupidity
To perform a foolish or illogical action.
cometer una estupidez
human stupidity
Mistakes or irrational actions committed by people.
estupidez humana

Related Words

stupid
Showing a lack of understanding or intelligence.
estúpido
foolish
Acting stubbornly and without reflection.
necio
idiot
A person of little understanding.
idiota

Slang Meanings

hard-headed
Don't be hard-headed, think before you act.
No seas cabezón, reflexiona antes de actuar.
closed-minded
He acted like a closed-minded person by ignoring my advice.
Actuó como una mente cerrada al ignorar mis consejos.