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    Imbécil (en. Moron)

    /imˈbeθil/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Refers to an individual who lacks intelligence or judgment.
    Don't be an imbecile, think before you act.
    No seas imbécil, piensa antes de actuar.
    A derogatory term used to refer to someone who makes silly mistakes.
    That imbecile forgot his own address.
    Ese imbécil olvidó su propia dirección.
    Can refer to an individual who acts awkwardly or ridiculously.
    Today he acted like an imbecile in the meeting.
    Hoy se comportó como un imbécil en la reunión.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'imbecilis', which means 'weak, frail'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    don't be an imbecile
    An expression used to ask someone to stop acting foolishly.
    no seas imbécil
    as imbecile as a door
    Used to describe someone who seems to have very little intelligence.
    imbécil como una puerta

    Related Words

    fool
    A person who behaves in a stupid and stubborn manner.
    necio
    clumsy
    Refers to someone who is clumsy or unskilled.
    torpe
    silly
    Someone who lacks common sense or intelligence.
    tonto

    Slang Meanings

    Imbé
    That imbé doesn't even know how to get home.
    Ese imbé no sabe ni cómo llegar a casa.
    Bobo
    Don't pay attention to what that bobo says, he's crazy.
    No hagas caso a lo que dice ese bobo, está loco.