Estúpidamente (en. Stupidly)

/es.tu.ˈpi.ða.mente/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adverb
In a not very intelligent or reasonable way.
He decided to act stupidly instead of thinking things through.
Decidió actuar estúpidamente en lugar de pensar las cosas.
Without using intelligence, acting on impulse.
Stupidly, he was led by unfounded rumors.
Estúpidamente, se dejó llevar por rumores infundados.
Referring to acts that lack common sense.
He stupidly did what he was told without questioning it.
Hizo estúpidamente lo que le dijeron sin cuestionar.

Etymology

From the Latin 'stupidus', which means 'dazed' or 'foolish', combined with the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to do things stupidly
To perform actions in a not very intelligent manner.
hacer las cosas estúpidamente
to say something stupidly
To express something in a way that indicates a lack of understanding.
decir algo estúpidamente
to act stupidly
To behave without using logic or common sense.
actuar estúpidamente

Related Words

stupid
Lacking intelligence.
estúpido
foolish
Not knowing or wanting to learn.
necio
reckless
Acting without considering the consequences.
imprudente

Slang Meanings

Bean fool
Don't be a bean fool, think before you act.
No seas tonto del haba, piensa antes de actuar.
Hardhead
That hardhead doesn't listen to warnings and keeps doing things stupidly.
Ese cabezón no escucha advertencias y sigue haciendo las cosas estúpidamente.