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

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
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

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.