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    Imbecilidad (en. Imbecility)

    /im-be-si-li-dad/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Lack of understanding or intellectual capacity.
    The imbecility of some decisions is alarming.
    La imbecilidad de algunas decisiones es alarmante.
    An act or behavior characteristic of an imbecile person.
    I can't believe the imbecility that he just said.
    No puedo creer la imbecilidad que acaba de decir.
    Condition of someone who lacks reason or judgment.
    Imbecility can be frustrating in a discussion.
    La imbecilidad puede ser frustrante en una discusión.

    Etymology

    Derives from the Latin 'imbecillitas', which means weakness.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to commit an imbecility
    To do something very foolish or unwise.
    cometer una imbecilidad
    to set aside imbecility
    To ignore foolish behaviors and act sensibly.
    dejar de lado la imbecilidad

    Related Words

    imbecile
    A person who shows imbecility.
    imbecil
    fool
    One who acts stubbornly, ignoring reason.
    necio
    stupid
    One who has little intelligence or understanding.
    estúpido

    Slang Meanings

    Complete fool
    That guy is a complete fool.
    Ese tipo es un tonto de remate.
    Scatterbrain
    Don't be a scatterbrain, think things through better.
    No seas cabeza de chorlito, piensa mejor las cosas.