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    Mentecato (en. Fool)

    /men.teˈka.to/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Foolish or silly person.
    Don't be a fool, think before you speak.
    No seas mentecato, piensa antes de hablar.
    Individual lacking judgment.
    That fool thinks he can deceive everyone.
    Ese mentecato cree que puede engañar a todos.
    Derogatory term referring to someone of low intelligence.
    He was called a fool for his absurd remarks.
    Lo llamaron mentecato por sus ocurrencias absurdas.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'mentīcātus', which means deceived or naive.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be a fool
    To act in a silly or naive manner.
    ser un mentecato
    don't be a fool
    Advice for someone not to act foolishly.
    no seas mentecato

    Related Words

    mentecatez
    Quality of being a fool.
    mentecatez
    mentecatoide
    Having characteristics of a fool.
    mentecatoide

    Slang Meanings

    Silly or foolish in a humorous context.
    That joke was so foolish that everyone laughed.
    Ese chiste fue tan mentecato que todos se rieron.
    Person who says absurd or ridiculous things.
    That idea is very foolish, don't take it seriously.
    Esa idea es muy mentecato, no la tomes en serio.