Mentecato (en. Goofy)

/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.