Estúpido (en. Idiot)

/esˈtupiðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to a person who acts with little intelligence.
Sometimes he makes stupid comments without thinking.
A veces hace comentarios estúpidos sin pensar.
Indicates something that is absurd or lacking in logic.
That idea is stupid; it has no basis.
Esa idea es estúpida, no tiene fundamento.
Describes a silly behavior or action.
It was a stupid mistake that could have been avoided.
Fue un estúpido error que podría haberse evitado.

Etymology

From Latin 'stupidus', meaning 'dazed' or 'senseless'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

utterly stupid
It refers to someone who is extremely stupid.
estúpido de remate
act like a stupid
To behave in a silly or irrational manner.
actuar como un estúpido
don't be stupid
A warning for someone not to do something irrational.
no seas estúpido

Related Words

stupidity
Lack of intelligence or understanding.
estupidez
foolishness
Quality of being stupid.
estúpidez
silliness
Act or expression of silliness.
tontuna

Slang Meanings

Airhead
You’re an airhead if you don’t realize that.
Eres un cabeza de chorlito si no te das cuenta de eso.
Fool
Don't be a fool; that's very obvious.
No seas bobo, eso es muy obvio.
Idiot
That was an idiot move; don't do it again.
Esa fue una jugada de cabrón, no lo hagas más.