Estupidos (en. Stupid)

/es.tu.ˈpi.ðos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to people who act in a not very intelligent way.
It is stupid to think that will work.
Es estúpido pensar que eso va a funcionar.
Describes a behavior or decision that shows a lack of judgment.
Doing that is very stupid.
Hacer eso es muy estúpido.
Can also refer to absurd or senseless situations.
It was a stupid waste of time.
Fue una estúpida pérdida de tiempo.

Etymology

From Latin 'stupidus', which means 'astonished, dumbfounded'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

stupid or not stupid
Doubt about the intelligence of an action.
estúpido o no estúpido
it seems stupid to me
Expresses disapproval of an idea or action.
me parece estúpido
don't be stupid
A plea or warning not to act without thinking.
no seas estúpido

Related Words

stupidity
Quality of what is stupid.
estupidez
to make stupid
To make someone lose their intelligence or judgment.
estupidizar
stupid (feminine)
Feminine form of stupid.
estúpida

Slang Meanings

Complete idiot
That guy is a complete idiot for not realizing it.
Ese tipo es un tonto de remate por no haberse dado cuenta.
Hard-headed
Don't be hard-headed, that makes no sense.
No seas cabezón, eso no tiene sentido.